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The president's doctor on Thursday said Trump has completed his course of therapy for COVID-19, but he did not update the president's coronavirus test results.

The coronavirus appears to transmit unevenly: A few people can infect many, while others don't pass the virus on at all. Researchers are working to understand the factors that drive superspreading.

Nepal's health ministry has reported more than 403,000 COVID-19 cases, including more than 9,100 new infections on Monday.

The Iranian parliament speaker's latest declaration escalates tensions amid diplomatic efforts in Vienna to save Tehran's atomic accord with world powers.

With taxes on the minds of many Americans this week, a Senate committee looks at how vulnerable taxpayers' information is to cyber theft. The head of the IRS testifies on Capitol Hill.

Utah gun maker Culper Precision has stopped sales of a kit that would have let owners cover their Glock 19 pistols with colorful Lego blocks, after complaints from the Danish toymaker and others.

The latest infection highlights the challenge for Olympic organizers to keep the virus at bay as tens of thousands of athletes and other participants convene during an ongoing pandemic.

Congress' attending physician announced vaccinated and unvaccinated House members will again have to mask up while in the U.S. Capitol or risk a fine.

The notions of freedom, democracy and free speech are sometimes difficult for adults to comprehend and express. NPR's Neva Grant visits a group of eighth-graders trying to make sense of the First Amendment. It's part of Morning Edition "Citizen Student" series on civics education.

China lashed out at the United States over its support for the Baltic nation of Lithuania in its feud with Beijing over relations with Taiwan.

For centuries, Venice maintained strong economic and social ties with the Islamic world. The city's art and architecture bear the mark of this vibrant exchange.

Pete Arredondo and his department have been under new scrutiny since DPS Director Steven McCraw said the incident commander — later confirmed to be Arredondo — made a critical error.

President Bush addresses the United Nations General Assembly with a speech advocating the spread of democracy in the Middle East. But he's likely to face a skeptical audience that is critical of the U.S. policies in Iraq and Iran.

The Horn of Africa is where al Qaeda first made its mark, including the U.S. embassy bombings in East Africa and the suicide attack on the U.S.S. Cole in Yemen. Many fear continued instability makes Somalia a safe haven and transit point for Islamic extremists.

If faced with a bird flu pandemic, the Bush administration would divert the nation's limited supplies of the antiviral drug Tamiflu to medical personnel, says Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt.

Bukavu was once a Congolese tourist capital, offering beautiful vistas of lush green hills. Now the town is home to crumbling, abandoned brick buildings and beat-up roads. But as the July 30 elections approach, there is a feeling that life may soon improve.

The 54-year-old comedian admitted to sexual misconduct almost five years ago. But his most recent album brought home a Grammy for best comedy album.

Police are searching for at least one armed suspect in connection with the killing of the owner of a gun range in Georgia and his wife and grandson after a robbery Friday evening.

Efforts to restore the National Museum in Kabul are not unlike the struggle to rebuild Afghanistan itself. Two and a half years after reopening, the three-story building at the edge of Kabul has more scaffolding than exhibits.

Ken Wilcox's life felt hopeless, like there was nowhere left to turn. Then a simple act from a stranger on the street changed his perspective and his life.

Apple launched a new virtual reality, or VR, headset. It was its first major new product launch in a decade.

After past deals have collapsed amid infighting among Florida's gambling interests, the Republican-controlled Legislature is trying yet again to pass a…

It’s a rather remarkable number: In 2017, over 130,000 calls were made to Poison Control centers in Florida. In honor of this year’s National Poison…

Addressing community concerns with its initial plan, Sarasota’s Selby Gardens has announced its amended expansion proposal.The initial plan was rejected…