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As the U.S. manages the coronavirus, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to three NPR correspondents in some hard-hit countries: China, South Korea and Italy, to ask what lessons the U.S. should learn.

The cough syrup was contaminated with industrial chemicals. Experts say this is no accident. It's the latest case of what is being called a global crime.

The Indian Premier League was suspended in May, but critics weigh in on whether the event should have been held at all amid the country's deadly COVID-19 crisis.

CEO Tim Cook defended Apple on the witness stand on Friday in a trial playing out in Oakland, Calif. Epic Games, which is suing Apple, accuses it of being an illegal monopoly.

As the coronavirus spreads, there is growing public concern over some of the methods being used by governments to enforce containment methods.

David Greene talks to three parents about youth football: one who allows his child to play, one who won't let his child play for fear of injury and one who is reluctantly allowing her child to play.

As religious exemptions are now being sought in droves, their use raises concerns that they pose a serious public health risk. But some say vaccine mandates are too much, too soon.

People convicted of felonies often have difficulties getting hired. But many employers say they're suffering a labor shortage, and attitudes toward hiring people with criminal records are changing.

Former Attorney General William Barr spoke with NPR about his new memoir, former President Trump's election lies and why he thinks Trump shouldn't try to return to the White House.

Valentine's Day reminds us we can relearn and redefine what it means to love and be loved. So, we offer some books, songs, and movies about passion, devotion, and relationships to take on the journey.

"There's been a lot of things that have been said — some are correct, some are incorrect," Gov. Greg Abbott said the day after the shooting. But soon afterward, he would correct his own statements.

As maternity wards continue to close across the U.S., demand for midwives has grown, especially in rural areas. But hospitals and health care providers have raised concerns about licensing and safety.

A software glitch is to blame as payment problems resulted in families not being able to pay for nursing care and other home health services for nearly three months.

NPR's Daniel Estrin and Anas Baba reflect on how their reporting partnership across Tel Aviv and Gaza changed after October 7th, 2023.

The river enters Delhi relatively clean but by the time it flows out, it's a "toxic cocktail of sewage, industrial waste and surface runoff," says an environmentalist. Urbanization is partly to blame.

With many schools opening up either part-time or remotely, working parents face a childcare gap. Districts and nonprofits are partnering to provide accessible childcare and remote learning options.

The start of pregnancy — as well as exactly when that happens — is a hot topic in some state legislatures and U.S. courts. Understanding the nuances of what happens when has never been more important.

Labor advocates say the lack of enforceable federal standards to ward off the coronavirus allows farmers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice opens Thursday in Montgomery, Ala., and includes monuments to victims of lynchings. Organizers say it's time "to confront the brutality."

With the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s final report into the demise of cargo ship El Faro Tuesday, the families of the lost crew...

Omar Mateen was previously interviewed by the FBI several times over possible ties to terrorism. Authorities say he pledged allegiance to ISIS before attacking a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing 50.

Police said they discovered a stockpile of ammunition and explosives inside a house connected to the suspects, husband and wife Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik, who were killed in a shootout Wednesday.

Hurricane Irma's projected path is moving west and state leaders are urging Floridians to prepare for the worst.Evacuation orders have been issued and…

Hurricane Irma's projected path is still not clear, but state leaders are urging Floridians to prepare for the worst. Some events around the Tampa Bay…

More than 20 states either don’t release or have incomplete data on the rapid antigen tests now considered key to containing the coronavirus.