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78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
by Scott Detrow
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
With Few Details From Health Officials, Volunteers Create COVID-19 Vaccine Database
by Lesley McClurg
California has only administered about half of the available COVID-19 shots. With the flailing rollout, volunteer tech workers have stepped in to provide information the state government isn't.
How Florida, Tennessee and Oregon Are Rolling Out COVID-19 Vaccines
Reporters in Florida, Tennessee and Oregon discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is going in their states.
GOP Strategist On The Party's Future In The Post-Trump Era
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Whit Ayres, a Republican political consultant in Washington, D.C., about the state of the GOP now that former President Donald Trump is no longer in office.
Some Advocates Worry Biden's Executive Actions On Racial Justice Are Too Weak
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Biden signed four executive actions intended to make good on his campaign promises on racial justice. But some advocates are concerned they don't go far enough.
In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal
by Michele Kelemen
In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control deal and pressed Putin on many issues, including the SolarWinds hack.
Indian Police Clash With Farmers Protesting Agricultural Reforms
by Lauren Frayer
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting agriculture reforms drove tractors into New Delhi on Tuesday, clashing with police and overshadowing a military parade on a national holiday.
Experts Express Concerns Over Mental Health Of Some Kids In The Pandemic
by Rhitu Chatterjee
A year into the pandemic, emergency rooms nationwide are seeing a rise in kids experiencing mental health crises. Educators and doctors are concerned that many of those kids are turning to suicide.
Children's Books That Won Prestigious Awards This Year
by Neda Ulaby
Winners of this year's John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott medals — some of the most prestigious prizes in children's literature — were announced Monday. NPR takes a look at the award-winning books.
The Latest On International COVID-19 Vaccine Development Efforts
by Joe Palca
Moderna announced on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine seems to work against at least some of the new coronavirus variants. NPR discusses what it might mean for the course of the pandemic worldwide.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Easy To Schedule In Some States. In Others, Not So Much
by Grant Blankenship
Across the U.S., COVID-19 vaccination has been slow and uneven. In some states, vaccination appointments are readily available, while in others it's a confusing process often characterized by luck.
Sprawling Florida Retirement Community Faces Epic Delays In COVID-19 Vaccination
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Meta Minton of Villages-News.com about an immense Florida retirement community, The Villages, having a tough time getting COVID-19 vaccines distributed.