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The National Theatre on the South Bank in London is broadcasting its first live play out to the world from Iceland to South Africa. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren stars in the 17th century play Phedre, written in Alexandrine verse. At an ordinary movie theatre in the London suburb of Brixton, locals give their thoughts on the play.

The rate of uninsurance among veterans dropped dramatically after the Affordable Care Act rolled out. Those who rely on Medicaid say they are particularly concerned about losing that care.

Hundreds of migrants deported to Mexico are sent back through the Reynosa border crossing. It is Mexico's most dangerous border towns and foreign to many of those being sent there.

In the year since 19 children and two teachers were killed inside their classrooms at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the search for healing has been elusive.

Many people affected by long COVID have lost their jobs and now rely on disability checks to try to survive. But getting approved for long-term federal disability for long COVID is a major challenge.

February food stamp benefits came early during the shutdown, but now many are struggling to keep food on the shelves as the early payments run out. For 42 million people, March is the next payment.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Mark Henderson about how UC Davis' medical school worked around the state's ban on affirmative action to increase diversity in its student body.

President-elect Trump has promised to "unleash" U.S. oil and gas production. Many Republicans embrace an "all of the above" energy philosophy that nods to both fossil fuels and renewable energy.

In the midst of record high COVID case numbers in the U.S., NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with biostatistician Natalie Dean about how to assess COVID metrics.

The surge in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus is making it harder for business owners to staff stores and restaurants during the holidays. Omicron is forcing many to close.