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As the Delta variant spreads, stakes are even higher for employers managing workplace divisions over vaccine and changing mask guidelines.

Louisiana has become the first state to track nearly all of its government vehicles. It's hoped to cut down on fuel use and prevent accidents. And, the project is off to a good start.

A new musical by Tony-nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen is a comedic drama that deals with teen suicide in the age of social media.

Super Tuesday may be over, but there are many votes to come, including Saturday's vote in Nebraska. That's where Maria Julie Rodriguez and James Borer live. They responded to our call out on social media for couples divided over their presidential primary candidate of choice. They're split not just between two candidates, but between two parties.

Kellogg's and other brands have pulled some online ads because of where they've ended up being displayed. But advertisers may be more worried about sites that generate fake traffic using bots.

The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas, could save some parents from unexpected (and sometimes massive) medical bills.

On Fridays, kids and parents hop on their bikes and join the bicibús, or bike bus, traveling to three schools along its route. It promotes bike safety and environmentally friendly transportation.

Mayer, a self-described "resident nerd" on NPR's Culture desk, was known to her colleagues for her humor and fierce enthusiasm for sci-fi and comics, passions she shared with a national audience.

The split between the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a breast cancer charity, and Planned Parenthood appears to mark a new chapter in the ongoing abortion war.

The school said having the professors testify was "adverse" to the university's interests, marking a departure from normal procedure and raising major concerns about freedom of speech.

The U.S. Department of Education dropped a cease-and-desist order after the state returned money it had been withholding from school districts that had since reversed their mask mandates.

New York City's American Museum of Natural History began the process of removing the controversial statue from its entrance on Tuesday night. It will be shipped to North Dakota in the coming weeks.

It's a simple game to guess a five-letter word. People on social media have been very enthusiastic about sharing how well they did.

A leading U.S. arts organization released a survey of more than 10,000 artists and creative workers on Friday. It found 95% of them have experienced income loss as a result of COVID-19.

The versatile actor vaulted to international stardom after playing a police inspector in the 2008 film. Khan, 54, was adored in India despite not being a Bollywood heartthrob.

The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix found that Rev. Andres Arango had been incorrectly saying "we baptize" instead of "I baptize." The error made thousands of baptisms and subsequent sacraments invalid.

The Philippines has only one entrant in the Beijing Olympics: Asa Miller, who will take part in the men's giant slalom Sunday. But there's growing interest in winter sports in the tropical country.

The death of Barbaro has left his online community of fans bereft. The racehorse was euthanized Monday after months of efforts to rehabilitate him from a leg injury at last year's Preakness Stakes.

My Unsung Hero, from the team at Hidden Brain, tells of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Jamie Spurway's story is about travel and what it feels like to be lost.

When President Bush tapped Harriet Miers for a seat on the Supreme Court, online pundits known as "bloggers" had some of the earliest and strongest reactions. We check in on what these Web pundits have to say about Miers' decision to withdraw her nomination.

The file-sharing software firm Grokster has agreed to close its service and pay a $50-million penalty to settle a lawsuit with entertainment companies. The move comes five months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Grokster in an intellectual property dispute. Day to Day tech contributor Xeni Jardin reports on what the move means for the future of file sharing on the Internet.

Government prosecutors want a federal judge to reconsider her decision to ban crucial testimony and evidence in the sentencing phase of the Zacarias Moussaoui case. They say the aviation security witnesses and evidence are essential to the case.

FEMA releases new federal advisories and recommendations about which areas of New Orleans are vulnerable to flooding in the future. The advisories will require that many houses be raised several feet to qualify for insurance. Residents plan to use the guide to decide whether to rebuild or relocate.

In a blow to Gov. Ron DeSantis, a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said social media companies' moderation and curation efforts were protected by the First Amendment.

The pediatrician who directs the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement offers tips on how parents and caregivers can talk to children about school shootings.