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Georgia Washington has lived in Southern Heights, a predominantly Black neighborhood in the northern part of Baton Rouge, La., since 1973. After falling ill with COVID-19 last year, Washington was eager to get vaccinated, which is in line with federal health recommendations. But Washington again had difficulty finding a local provider, this time to get a vaccine.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.

Dals: Simple Indian Comfort Food

During her childhood, says food writer Monica Bhide, the whistle of the pressure cooker always signaled that a comforting lentil dish would be on the dinner table. But you don't need a pressure cooker to make these protein-packed, flavorful dishes.

People lean out of their homes' balconies to play and sing during a flash mob in Milan, Italy, Friday, March 13, 2020. Italians have not been able to leave their homes since March 9, when the government locked the country down to combat the spread of coronavirus. (Claudio Furlan/AP)

Inspired By Italy, Dallas Residents Sing Together From Their Apartment Windows

In an act of solidarity amid social distancing and the coronavirus pandemic, residents of a Dallas apartment complex leaned out of their windows to sing "Lean on Me."

What Formerly Poor Indians Think Of Netflix's 'The White Tiger' Movie

What Indians Who've Known Poverty Think Of Netflix's 'The White Tiger' Movie

The movie, based on an award-winning novel, traces the unlikely journey of a poor villager in search of wealth. Does it ring true to those who know what it's like to be poor in India?

Rice's whales can grow to 42 ft but fewer than 100 remain.

Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico

The Rice's whale can grow to 42 feet and is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 left.

A close-up of a marijuana leaf is seen in this undated photo.

Cannabis Taxes Bring $12 Million To San Diego, La Mesa And Vista, Report Finds

The report also explores recent studies conducted by the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws showing cannabis storefronts are not positively associated with increased criminal activity, as well as national research on the reduction of opioid overdose deaths in states with legalized medicinal cannabis.

TSA agents clearing passengers at Denver International Airport, June 2020. TSA found twice as many weapons on passengers per million in 2020 than they did the year prior.

2020 Firearm Catch Rate At Airports Doubled From Previous Year

TSA agents found 3,257 firearms in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints in 2020 — about 10 per million travelers. About 83% of those firearms were loaded, a TSA news release said.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gestures as he replies to questions ahead of a confidence vote at the Senate on Jan. 19 at Palazzo Madama in Rome. Conte handed in his resignation on Tuesday.

Italy's Prime Minister Quits As COVID-19 Response Splits Coalition Government

Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation Tuesday following weeks of political uncertainty and the loss of a coalition partner over his handling of the coronavirus' second wave and economic recovery.

The wood engraving print is part of a series of 100 images illustrating The Divine Comedy, by Dante Alleghieri.

Thrift Store Wood Engraving Print Turns Out To Be Salvador Dalí Artwork

"I needed to ... take it out of the frame, which was old and dusty, to take a closer look because it is very rare to find something like this at a thrift store," said art expert Melanie Smith.

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