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Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

Vince Gilligan's new TV series begins with scientists monitoring a radio telescope and discovering something new. What follows is a unpredictable show that takes on some of life's biggest questions.

NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. about "s h i n e," his first new album in 10 years.

Thimerosal has been a target of groups that question vaccine safety. What vaccines still contain the mercury compound, and what would happen if the recommendations against its use become official?

A group of women harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have been performing the national anthem before Los Angeles Kings playoff games and winning over hockey fans.

It's Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. Many will take time to reflect on the past year, asking how they could have done better. And, maybe, how they can put down their lizard.

Our national podcasting contest for college students is now open for entries. Submit your story for a chance to win our $5,000 grand prize, and hear your podcast on NPR.

CBS has announced that it plans to cancel Stephen Colbert's late night TV show next year, citing financial reasons. But at least two U.S. senators have questioned whether politics played a role.

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.