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The century-old drawbridge opened on Monday to let a tall wooden ship pass through, and it wouldn't close. Thanks to a technical failure it was stuck open for several hours.

In Louisiana, COVID-19 vaccination rates are rising, but they are still among the lowest in the country. As cases surge, vaccine hesitancy among health care workers has officials concerned.

Southeast Alaska is once again seeing cruise ships after more than a year without them due to the pandemic. It's good for small town economies, but some ships are only running at one-third capacity.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's seeking a mandate that will require all members of the U.S. military to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September — if not sooner.

COVID-19 and the Trump administration's interference have led to a major delay in the release of new census data used for redistricting. It's causing trouble with election preparations around the U.S.

The Taliban have made rapid gains on the battlefield across Afghanistan. The Afghan government and security forces seem unable to stem the Taliban's advances.

NPR's A Martínez talks to freelance sports journalist Britni de la Cretaz about what a potential IOC rule change could mean for transgender athletes at future Olympics.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris about his new book, The State Must Provide: Why America's Colleges Have Always Been Unequal — And How To Set Them Right.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Laura Jedeed, who served twice in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army, about her recent Medium article, "Afghanistan Meant Nothing."

Inspired by iconic black and white photos, Bisa Butler has created life-size portraits of African Americans in quilts that explode with color. The exhibit is on display at Chicago's Art Institute.