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The virus behind COVID-19 continues to spread, but there are small signs of good news — the death rate is still lower than other coronaviruses and new research confirms most cases are mild.

In the US' most populous state, vaccine optimism is tempered by a grim reality: California continues to set new coronavirus infection records and hospital ICUs in several counties are overwhelmed.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Valerie Wilson from the Economic Policy Institute about why the pandemic has disproportionately affected African-American workers and families.

The Biden administration has sent Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on some tough assignments — from negotiating with Russian officials to visiting China.

The Russia and Ukraine peace process has stalled and there is no deal in sight. But European leaders are nonetheless working to come up with ways to help secure Ukraine if and when a deal is made.

Congo is suffering from an Ebola outbreak, but even when the virus is contained there remains a risk. Scientists are trying to understand how the virus can hide out inside the bodies of survivors.

Zone 2 training is getting a lot of buzz in the fitness world. But what is it and should you care?

NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks to Philip Kennicott, senior art and architecture critic for The Washington Post, about the significance of the U.S. Capitol.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to chef and small-business co-owner Gerald Addison about the challenges of starting a business during a pandemic.

Spencer Geissinger headed the Presidential Advance Team for former President George W. Bush. Geissinger served Bush during both terms, doing advance work in 98 countries. He shares anecdotes with host Rachel Martin of arranging the scheduling, security and publicity for Bush's foreign trips, with a view toward President Obama's upcoming visit to Israel.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks the Sikh Coalition's Satjeet Kaur about the impact of the mass shooting in Indianapolis on his community.

Ride-hailing companies like Uber have claimed that they've helped discourage drunk driving. Does the claim stand up? David Kirk, co-author of a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, tells NPR's Kelly McEvers he's not so sure.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Washington Post reporter John Woodrow Cox about his paper's poll that shows 9 out of 10 Native Americans aren't offended by the name of the Washington football team.

Connecticut has won its second men's NCAA basketball title in four years. Senior Shabazz Napier scored 22 points. The Huskies beat the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

On Tuesday, the first trial of an opioid manufacturer is scheduled to begin in Norman, Okla. Johnson & Johnson is accused of selling highly addictive drugs using deceptive marketing practices.

Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

This summer, RMS Titanic, Inc. — the salvor-in-possession of the wreck — made its first unmanned dive to the wreck in 14 years. The team uncovered some rare finds — and losses.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Deidre Berger, director of the AJC Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, about a government official saying he does not recommend Jews wear a skullcap everywhere.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is addressing Congress Wednesday in a speech he hopes will bolster his standing. Democrats have said there will be boycotts from some members.

The federal government is charging Jack Texiera with leaking classified documents online. He faced a judge for the first time this morning.

End-of-life doulas are like birth doulas –- except rather than helping someone with a birth, they guide people through the process of dying. The profession has been growing since the pandemic.

The Senate holds a rare Sunday session but remains deadlocked over health care tax credits and shows no clear path to reopening the government. The president weighs in on social media.

Harris has already appeared on 60 Minutes and the popular podcast Call Her Daddy. Next up, appearances on The View, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Howard Stern Show.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the DOJ for shelving criminal charges against him. Critics say the move comes after Adams agreed to partner with Trump on immigration

The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years.