Nell Clark

<strong>Maple loves adventures, belly rubs and getting into trouble </strong>with human Katie Monteleone, a producer for the TED Radio Hour.

In honor of National Dog Day, please enjoy these adorable pups

Emily Alfin Johnson

In celebration of National Dog Day, let us introduce you to our radiant pups for your enjoyment (and let's be honest — ours too!)

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the state Capitol in Olympia. Inslee announced that Washington state is expanding its vaccine mandate to include all public, charter and private school teachers and staff as well as those working at the state's colleges and universities.

Education

Teachers In Washington State Must Get Fully Vaccinated — Or They Could Be Fired

Nell Clark

The mandate, effective Oct. 18, applies to all K-12 teachers and staff in the state. The news comes as states around the country grapple with rising cases and the return of in-person schooling.

An Afghan interpreter with the U.S. Army is pictured in 2010. Many interpreters now fear for their lives with the Taliban taking power.

An Afghan Interpreter Who Helped The U.S. Military Is Now A Target For The Taliban

James Doubek

The Afghan interpreter still suffers from injuries he got during the nine years he worked with the U.S. His children are terrified: "The bad guy is going to come and is going to kill you, then us."