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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
by Janet W. Lee
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Regé-Jean Page On Redefining Regency-Era Masculinity In 'Bridgerton'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Regé-Jean Page about the new Netflix series Bridgerton. Page stars in the new Regency-era romance as the Duke of Hastings, the story's leading character.
December Proved To Be Deadliest Month For Residents In Long-Term Care
by Will Stone
More people in long-term care died of COVID-19 in December than during any other month. The situation only adds to the urgency of getting the vaccine to these communities.
Widespread Mail Delays As USPS Faces Unprecedented Backlog
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hannah Denham of The Washington Post about the challenges facing the U.S. Postal Service as it tries to clear a massive backlog following the end-of-year holidays.
How To Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolution
Host Michel Martin speaks with fitness guru Jennipher Walters about ways to stay on top of your New Year's fitness resolution amid the pandemic.
Georgia Republican Campaign Strategist: Trump Messaging Boosts Democrats
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgia campaign strategist Jay Williams about how Republicans are reaching voters ahead of the state's runoff — and how President Trump is affecting the race.
CEO Of New Georgia Project On 'Aggressive' Voter Participation Efforts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nsé Ufot of the New Georgia Project about how the group is reaching voters during the state's highly anticipated Senate runoff election.
How Children's Books Grapple With The Native American Experience
Host Michel Martin speaks with Aaron Carapella of Tribal Nations Maps about children's books that address the history and experiences of Native Americans.
Both Parties Must Navigate Split Priorities In New Congress
by Kelsey Snell
A new session of Congress opens, with Nancy Pelosi looking to get reelected speaker with her slimmer majority.
Migrants Flee Lebanon In Desperate, Doomed Journey
by Ruth Sherlock
The story of Lebanese migrants on a doomed boat in September highlights the continuing attempts to get across the Mediterranean Sea — where over 1,000 migrants died in 2020.
What Can Be Done To Improve Pace Of Vaccine Distribution?
Joshua Michaud, associate director of global health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, tells NPR's Michel Martin what's working and what isn't when it comes to distributing the COVID-19 vaccines.