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Federal health officials have been urging adults with psychiatric conditions to get a booster shot to increase their COVID protection. It turns out being mentally ill puts you at higher risk.

A family was visiting the area from Charleston, S.C., and was on their way to a barbecue when they got caught in a flash flood, officials said.

Ten months and 10,000 flag submissions later, New Zealanders decided to just keep what they had.

But U.S. shoppers spent more prudently in August and retail sales grew a tepid 0.6% from July, after extra federal jobless benefits expired and families faced a confusing back-to-school season.

Sobriety programs are delivering services virtually, but the coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of difficulties for people relying on services to continue their recovery from addiction.

Crews in Spain searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people tried to salvage what they could from homes following monstrous flash floods.

A local group is lending its musical chops to people in the community struggling with trauma and addiction. The group’s goal is to inspire others to write…

The political party that runs Pakistan's parliament announces Saturday the candidate it wants to become the country's new prime minister: Yousaf Raza Gilani. He is likely to assume the post on Monday.

At least 32 people have been killed in an attack on Istanbul International Airport. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jared Malsin, a Middle East correspondent for TIME, who is at the airport.

TV ads and websites are all well and good, but Colorado is finding that face-to-face help from a live person is often the best way to reach the uninsured and sign them up for a health plan. Still, it isn't easy, and takes time and money.