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All but one of the 21 richest countries in the world require paid vacation for every worker. The exception is the United States. Why is the U.S. the outlier?

From sufganiyot to Berliners, fried dough is a holiday tradition across cultures. NPR visits an American specialty brand to explore how doughnut traditions help mark the festive season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a king cake enthusiast on her unique ranking system. We also get an inside look at the balls and parades for the krewes of Rex and Comus, and hear about carnival recycling and cleanup efforts.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new podcast that shares the story of the Isle de Jean Charles resettlement. We also get an update on New Orleans’ upcoming mayoral race, and hear how king cakes can reflect different cultural identities.

Today on Louisiana Considered, with lawsuits and political opposition standing its way, we get the latest on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. We also learn how a new app is trying to help our climate by cutting food waste and catch up on the week in politics.

The pandemic has intensified burnout among health care workers. They say it's eroding their passion for the job and the quality of patient care. Here's how some of them are trying to solve it.

Voters in five states head to the polls Tuesday. Most notably, progressives are mounting an effort to best establishment Democrats in Kentucky and New York.

No one on the outside knows what cards Robert Mueller holds, but his actions offer some clues. Here's a look at some of the laws the special counsel might try to use in a potential prosecution.

Reentry programs work like a bridge between the world of corrections and the world of social services. Here's what one of those programs is doing to help folks stay out for good.

In Harrison, Ark., residents troubled by the area's reputation as a hate group hotbed are working hard to make the town more inclusive. White supremacists say the effort amounts to "white genocide."