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Mosquitoes infected with Zika haven't turned up along the U.S. Gulf Coast yet, but could thrive in the region's sultry summer weather. Pregnant women and their doctors are already taking precautions.

Medical services in small Northwest towns are stretched to the limit with shortages of qualified workers and PPE, CARES Act funds running out and hospitals at or near capacity.

Sam Zeif, like other Marjory Stoneman Douglas students, has become a familiar face on Twitter and on television since a gunman killed 17 of his classmates and teachers last month.

In the test, kids get a treat. If they don't eat it for, say, 10 minutes, they're promised a second treat. In a new interview, Serena Williams tells how she thinks she'd fare. What do most kids do?

The House voted Thursday to renew enhanced health care subsidies that expired last year, while in the Senate lawmakers advanced a bill over authorizing military force in Venezuela.

India said it would help create hundreds of "vibrant villages" along its border with China. Three years later, residents wonder where they are.

Chants calling for "intifada" have been a prominent feature of pro-Palestinian student protests. It's a charged word whose use is perceived differently by people with opposing views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

Vaccine eligibility has been expanded to all adults. Use NPR's tool to find out how to book an appointment. Plus, helpful advice about how to navigate the system.

Former football players and their families have found that the NFL's concussion settlement is not-so-easy to navigate. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Deadspin writer Dom Cosentino about how families are working on their claims.