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Let's say you are vaccinated. Do you have to tell everybody? Anybody? Is it legal (and ethical) not to share?

In the Pacific Northwest, about half the number of jail deaths are caused by suicides. An investigation by NPR member stations raises concerns about the steps being taken to prevent the deaths.

The pandemic has affected many musicians' lives. While they've been forced off busy touring schedules and out of concert halls, some have completed projects for which they needed some extra time.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Indiana Democratic Chairman John Zody about his party's final day on the campaign trail for this year's midterm elections.

The victory gardens of the 1940s helped people contribute to the war effort from the safety of home. 75 years later, vegetable gardens are having a resurgence, for similiar reasons.

For the first time, scientists successfully use gene therapy to regenerate hair cells in the inner ear and restore hearing in deaf guinea pigs. The results suggest it may someday be possible to use a similar approach to treat deafness in humans.

NPR's Bob Mondello reviews Murderball, a new documentary about the U.S. Paralympic Rugby team. The film offers a honest and raw look at the fierce -- and inspiring -- group of disabled competitors.

Ohio lawmakers are now considering three proposals to legalize marijuana. Two are sponsored by lawmakers themselves — a Democratic bill and a Republican measure. The other is an initiated statute brought by an outside group. But groups that usually support each other on issues are finding they are at odds on this one.

On Jan. 20, nearly a third of the population in the small city of Lexington, Nebraska, will lose their jobs. The city's main employer, Tyson Foods, announced last fall that it is shutting down its beef processing plant in Lexington and will scale back operations at another plant in Texas to "right-size" its beef business.

After a long holiday weekend of clean up and recovery, Houston tries to get back to work. It won't be easy for many. Thousands remain in area shelters or FEMA-paid hotel rooms.