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COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX, the international vaccine-sharing program, arrive in Khartoum, Sudan, on Aug. 5. In a letter to President Biden, health experts are asking him to take action to manufacture and distribute vaccines to the entire world.

They're Asking Biden To Vaccinate The World. It's Not Fair. But It's Not Impossible

An open letter from 175 experts to President Biden made the ask. "We're not trying to be unreasonable," explains Dr. Paul Farmer, one of the signers. "We're trying to be optimistic and audacious."

Joshua Zavala, age 16, is shown at his home in Mira Mesa, Sept. 7, 2021. When he was 13 Joshua was reported to law enforcement by Lakeside Middle School.

San Diego County Schools Report Hundreds Of Kids To Police Every Year. Here’s The Aftermath.

Hundreds of thousands of children across the U.S. are reported to police by their schools every year, potentially propelling some of the most vulnerable children into the criminal justice system before they even graduate high school.

The Texas State Capitol is seen on the first day of the 87th Legislature's special session on July 8, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

After A Standoff With Democrats, Texas Republicans Pass New Voting Restrictions

The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.

Flora Purim's <em>If You Will</em> is the first album by the influential jazz fusion artist in 15 years and, she says, her last.

Her Voice Is In The Air

The Brazilian singer Flora Purim helped create the sound of jazz fusion. Now, as she releases what she says will be her final album, it's time to give her artistic legacy its due.

Former NATO Commander Says NATO Alliance Has 'Woken Up' To Cybersecurity

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Adm. James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about the NATO summit and the state of the global alliance.

Daniel Duron and Kenny Butler, who started college in prison, participate in a mountain hike with their Pitzer College classmates and professors after resuming their classes on campus.

Getting a bachelor's degree in prison is rare. That's about to change

Kenny Butler and Daniel Duron worked toward their degrees while in prison. Their journey could become more common with Pell grants becoming available to incarcerated people.

Gente de Zona's "Patria y Vida" (pictured, right: Randy Malcom in Miami) reclaims a slogan made popular at the birth of the Cuban revolution, "Patria or Muerte" (Homeland or Death), 62 years ago.

Explaining 'Patria Y Vida,' The Song That's Defined The Uprising In Cuba

The song, released in February, packs in plenty of historical and current references. The Alt.Latino team translated and decode the lyrics.

President Biden speaks Tuesday about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Biden Administration Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed

After intense pressure from progressives, the CDC has announced a more limited eviction moratorium days after an earlier freeze on evictions expired.

Russia's war in Ukraine has NATO on alert. Here's how we got to this point

Historian Mary Elise Sarotte tells how NATO expanded into Eastern Europe after the fall of the U.S.S.R, and is now obligated to defend nations near Russia's war in Ukraine. Her book is Not One Inch.

Signs directing pedestrians at the Petco Park vaccination super station in downtown San Diego, Feb. 22, 2021.

Petco Park COVID-19 Vaccine Site To Re-Open

The Petco Park COVID-19 vaccine super station will reopen Tuesday following a five-day closure owing to delayed vaccine shipments.

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