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Countries are imposing unprecedented social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, is there a point when the cost to society outweighs the benefits?

Some states are urging child care centers to stay open to keep essential workers on the job. But providers say they're not trained to keep everyone safe, and there's no social distancing toddlers.

By 2030, Massachusetts could need up to 200,000 more housing units and a "large influx" of child care workers, office real estate demand could fall by as…

The two countries are vying for a role in ending the pandemic by offering their vaccines to countries that can't afford or obtain other vaccines. And a new study reports a promising efficacy rate.

The Census Bureau has stopped trying to produce a count of unauthorized immigrants, ending the agency's role in Trump's bid to alter census numbers used for reallocating House seats, NPR has learned.

Inflation is the highest it's been in more than 30 years, imposing a financial burden on households and putting President Biden under pressure.

A federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. But many eligible families have not applied for assistance.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Yasmine Shamma about her son, Nadim Shamma-Sourgen. He dictates his poems because he can't really read and write yet.

Jazz has known its fair share of charismatic personalities, but few as mythical or colorful as Dexter Gordon.

The shooting took place during a party, attended by many underage people, at an Airbnb property in the city's North Side, police said. There were at least 90 rounds fired.