Biden's Budget Proposal Reverses A Decades-Long Ban On Abortion Funding Biden's budget follows through on a campaign promise to overturn the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding ban on federal funding for most abortions. It's not clear the change will be approved by Congress. Sarah McCammon
As U.S. COVID-19 Cases Ease, Questions Remain About Lingering Effects A blood circulation disorder called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, known as POTS, is affecting some people who continue to experience the lingering effects of COVID-19. Allison Aubrey
Can I Just Tell You: With So Much To Mourn, We Must Allow Time To Grieve A reflection on the pandemic, the Tulsa Race Massacre and grief. Michel Martin
How We Can Acknowledge And Recognize Pandemic Grief NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ari Eisen, co-founder of the COVID Grief Network and Kristin Urquiza, co-founder of Marked by COVID, about their policies for recognizing grief after the pandemic.
After Its Superspreader Rehearsal, A Community Choir Struggles To Sing Together Again A Skagit Valley Chorale rehearsal early last year became a deadly COVID-19 superspreader event. Now, the group is figuring out how to come back together and reforge the bonds of a community choir. Clare McGrane
After 50 Years, U.S. Opens The Door To More Cannabis Crops For Scientists Until recently, plants from only one U.S. facility were approved for use in research. Adding new suppliers will accelerate understanding of cannabis' health effects and possible therapeutic uses. Will Stone
Exclusive: HUD's Marcia Fudge Says She's Ready To Fight Homelessness As Head Of Panel The nation's homeless population is expected to rise in the coming months, especially if a federal eviction moratorium ends in June. Pam Fessler
Heartbreaking Photo Shows Depth Of COVID-19 Tragedy In Argentina The pandemic's toll on Argentina was symbolized in a viral photo of a young COIVD-19 patient, unconscious on a hospital floor. We look at the latest measures and government response in the country. Philip Reeves
Hesitant To Date Again, Even Post-Vaccination? You're Not Alone. With vaccines making it safer to date in-person again, NPR spoke to several people about their hesitations and hopes in the world of dating after a year of solitude. Lauren Hodges
China Has COVID-19 Well-Contained, But Has Resisted Collaborating To End The Pandemic China has had tremendous success containing the spread of COVID-19 while simultaneously being resistant to cooperating and collaborating with international partners to end the pandemic. John Ruwitch