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The No. 1 and 2 causes of death remain the same, but there have been a number of notable changes. And now there's a new disease to assess on the global landscape: COVID-19.

Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries, but especially in Mexico around Christmas time, and the story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions.

Pfizer and BioNTech, which produced the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S., say they will expand ongoing trials to include a third dose for children as young as 6 months old.

Drive My Car tops Chang's list of the year's best movies, but plenty of other films made the return to theaters extra special.

In this session, Eilish joins us from the couch at her parents' house to talk about her latest album, Happier Than Ever.

Instacart tracked the trends of shoppers across the country, including the greater Tampa Bay region. These were the most popular items.

Amy Coney Barrett is a devout Catholic and member of a charismatic group. Her Supreme Court nomination raises questions of whether the faith of a justice can or should influence their jurisprudence.

NPR's Ailsa Chang interviews University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald about how early voting trends are extremely different this year than in previous years.

NPR's Tonya Mosley speaks with Ilya Marritz, the host of the WNYC podcast Trump, Inc., about The New York Times report about President Trump's tax returns.

Washington Post reporter Matt Zapotosky talks about the attorney general's role in the Trump administration's forceful response to the largely peaceful George Floyd protests in Washington, DC.

When young composers explore old musical formulas, exciting things can happen. Mass for the Endangered is a contemporary twist on an ancient tradition.

President Trump promised to name Supreme Court justices who would oppose abortion rights. Activists say Barrett fits that mold. Her history as a federal judge offers potential clues to her views.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Charles Chavis Jr. of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is beginning its two-year investigation of the state's harrowing history of lynching.

NPR's Eyder Peralta was recently jailed in South Sudan as he tried to report on the war-torn country. He talks about his experience, and the country's ongoing civil war.

In the commencement speech at South Carolina State University, President Biden credited Rep. Jim Clyburn's public endorsement in 2020 as a pivotal moment in reviving his sluggish campaign.

Since 2016, journalist Yvonne Latty has been documenting her mother's journey with Alzheimer's. As part of a collaboration with Latino USA and Black Public Media, she brings us this intimate portrait.

Tomorrow's debate may be President Trump's best chance to change the course of the campaign against Joe Biden. For Biden, it's a chance to dispel doubts voters may have about him and solidify a lead.

The U.S. tax code benefits the real estate industry in some key ways. It's one of the reasons why Donald Trump was able to pay little or no taxes for so many years.

After closing its doors in March and laying off hundreds of workers, the Kennedy Center held its first concert Saturday night (9/26). Renee Fleming and Vanessa Williams performed for an audience of about 40 people. NPR's Elizabeth Blair was there.

All Things Considered examines past moments in presidential debate history and how debate have affected the incumbent president.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Jill Escher of the National Council on Severe Autism about the life and legacy of Feda Almaliti, a fearless advocate for families with autistic children, who died Saturday.

Plus: Is it safe to go to a holiday party if not everyone is vaccinated? And are people getting different side effects from the COVID booster?

As the world reaches the terrible milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19, the countries with the highest death tolls are still struggling.

Sarah Deer, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and University of Kansas professor, discusses the measures to strengthen investigation procedures and why it's taken so long to address the issue.

Parents desperate to get their kids outdoors and offline are choosing wilderness schools for their kids, but poor, urban kids are missing out. Educators in Kingston, N.Y., are trying to change that.