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An estimated 6.6 million students can’t obtain their transcripts or degrees for having unpaid bills as low as $25 or less. Several states have passed or are considering laws to curb the practice. (Image credit: Meredith Nierman/GBH News)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting in COVID-19 vaccinations and managing the influx of migrants at the southern border — with natural disasters looming at the same time. (Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP)

People leaned into their faith communities over the past year to help them through the COVID-19 crisis, Sacramento faith leaders say. National polling suggests that experience is widespread. (Image credit: Andrew Nixon/CapRadio)

When West Virginia declared a state of emergency to arrest the coronavirus, the social network that aids the homeless froze along with everything else. Charities that offered daily meals and warming stations shut down. Volunteers, many elderly, were too afraid

China says it will move to ensure only ‘patriots’ run the city, amid ongoing crackdown on democracy movement

Man killed in capitol attack born in West Virginia, played sports at Glenville State  West Virginia MetroNews Capitol Police officer killed, another injured after suspect rams car into police barrier outside building  CNN Mass. delegation reacts to DC officer death  WCVB Channel 5

A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident. (Image credit: Dax Valdes)

Political instability in wake of Abraham Accords puts plans on backburner, and Mideast leaders grow weary of being treated as pawns or punching bags

Prosecutors in Taiwan want to arrest the owner of an unmanned truck that rolled onto a rail track killing 50 people and injuring 178.

Though very uncommon, the unique type of thromboses seen in dozens who got the shot has experts paying attention; some are urging caution, while others say tiny risk is worth it