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Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who've reviewed states' data. When the measures start and how long they last matters.

Mahbooba Seraj, founder of the Afghan Women's Network, has a message for Americans watching what's happening in Afghanistan.

Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.

The country is reeling after a recent earthquake and is in need of humanitarian aid. Osaka, whose father is Haitian, and other celebrities like Cardi B are trying to draw attention to the crisis.

Before shutting down in 2017, Yik Yak was used in hate speech and cyberbullying across college campuses and local schools. The app's new owners vow to take a strong stance against abuses.

College students are heading back to campus this month — and with the delta variant spreading, many aren't sure what to expect from this school year.

A legal tug of war is playing out in Texas, while Florida districts that enforce mask mandates could risk a state investigation and lost funding. Here's where the school masking battles stand.

The arachnids, also known as harvestmen, can use their legs like a curling marsupial tail — or as a sensor, or for courtship. They can also simply detach one, in case of emergency.

Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesman in Qatar, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep about the group's plans for the country, which he says include allowing people to leave and no reprisals against enemies.

The author's female leads are plus-sized, and sometimes, instead of falling in love, they are just trying to stay in it. Her new book, Landline, opens with a marriage on the verge of collapse.