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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.

The Henderson County Health Department says a bird found at Osceola Lake tested positive for H5N1, marking the second confirmed case of bird flu in Western North Carolina in less than a month. Officials urge the public to avoid contact with wild birds as migration season increases the risk of spread.

NPR's Brian Mann and North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein head into the high country for a spring picnic surrounded by sun — and snow.

Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

WNC trout waters are recovering slowly, but things may not be the same for a while.

Ski season has kicked off in the Mediterranean country of Lebanon. Devoted skiers are coming to the slopes despite turmoil in the country.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview the upcoming Wimbledon tennis championship and look at the recent spike in Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA.

NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the NBA playoffs and the retirement of one of the league's greatest coaches.

If you’re planning to travel this Memorial Day weekend, expect the roads and skies to be a bit crowded.

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long is stepping down. Jacob Bogage, White House economic correspondent at the Washington Post, talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.