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Mathematical modeling suggests that the mutations in this variant make the virus more transmissible. What does that mean for preventive measures — and the new vaccines?

Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber reflects on the historic nature of her selection as leader of the academy's 4,400 students, her plans for the future and what the appointment means to her family.

The drugs only need to be taken a few times a year — and may soon be available in many parts of the world. Patients say they are more convenient and less stigmatizing.

The number of international students studying in the U.S. has plummeted 16% this year. Some experts worry it may affect higher education in terms of both the learning environment and revenue.

How is it that the Brits can have a newly elected prime minister meeting with the queen to form a new government within a day or two, but Americans need 10 or 11 weeks to install a new crew?

Epidemiologist Michael Mina says there is an inexpensive rapid test you could take home a few times a week.

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Gambling with Germs; Margarita Mask and The Secret Live's of Furniture.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with former mayor of Philadelphia, W. Wilson Goode, Sr., about his recent op-ed calling for the city to apologize for the MOVE bombing, which took place 35 years ago.

The White House says it might extend "opportunity zone" tax breaks to help struggling neighborhoods after the pandemic. But critics say the program mostly helps wealthy investors.

In a video, the man repeatedly cries out and says, "I cannot breathe," while the officer continues to push down on the man's neck with his knee. The man has been identified as George Floyd.