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Mara Wilson, 25, was a child actor who starred in <em>Matilda </em>and <em>Mrs. Doubtfire.</em>

'Matilda' Star Mara Wilson On Why Some Child Actors Lose It

After years in movies and TV shows, some child actors end up making headlines for stints in rehab and legal drama later in life. Others leave Hollywood behind and pursue different careers. Mara Wilson, star of Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire, explains the challenges of transitioning to adulthood.

Presidential Libraries Inspire Design Of George W. Bush Center

On Thursday, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. David Greene talks to former first lady Laura Bush about the library and life after the White House.

Jason Collins (left), then of the Washington Wizards, during a game this month against the Chicago Bulls.

NBA's Jason Collins Is First Active Player To Come Out As Gay

A veteran of 12 seasons in the league, the basketball player says he's going public now because he's confronted "who I really am and what I really want." While some players from major team sports have come out after retiring, he's the first to do so while still planning to play.

Idaho Has One Of The Lowest COVID-19 Vaccination Rates. Why?

Idaho's vaccination rate is in the bottom 10 among states. People talk about their hesitancy or resistance to vaccination, others say there's still a gap in access to it among some populations

Millions Face Eviction As Moratorium Expiration Date Nears

Millions of Americans are behind on rent and billions of dollars from Congress isn't reaching those who need it. A federal moratorium on evictions expires at the end of June so the clock is ticking.

How Novavax Compares To Other COVID-19 Vaccines

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Heath, about how the new COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax, plays into global vaccination rates.

A new federal rule requires hospitals and other high-risk health care settings to implement COVID-19 safety measures, including providing personal protective equipment to workers, ensuring proper ventilation and giving workers paid time off to get vaccinated.

Federal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But Only For Health Care Workers

The Biden administration has issued an emergency rule that requires health care employers to take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19.

Euro 2020 Is Finally Here: These Are The Teams To Watch

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CBS Sports HQ analyst Luis Miguel Echegaray about what's different at this year's European Championship and the teams to beat heading into the kickoff on Friday.

From left, Russell and Ron Mael, who record as Sparks, photographed in 1982 during the cover shoot for their album <em>Angst In My Pants</em>.

50 Years Of Sparks: The World Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Them

The eclectic, prolific and beloved brother-brother pop duo is marking 50 years this year – but, somehow, you've never heard their music? Let's fix that.

Sahr Tarawaly, 14, works several jobs to earn money to support his mom and two siblings. "I used to like mathematics," the round-faced teenager says. "Now I go down to the beach to fish, to have fish to eat."

This 14-Year-Old Family Breadwinner Is Part Of The Rise In Child Labor

His father left with their savings, and the mother isn't able to work. A new report points to an increase in child labor, with millions of kids working. And COVID has likely made matters worse.

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