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It appears enough money has been raised to preserve the Gladys Douglas Hackworth property in Dunedin.

Protests gripped Russia for a second weekend in a row as thousands ignored warnings of a mass crackdown and took to the streets to demand the released of jailed opposition leader Navalny.

How cautious should those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine be? And as more contagious strains gain a foothold, experts say it's important to maintain vigilance even as cases continue to decline.

The union representing Chicago teachers is threatening to strike if the school district rejects its demands for a phased-in return to in-person learning, which was supposed to resume on Monday.

Because of the pandemic most U.S. students are still experiencing disrupted learning. Some education leaders are asking: How do we come back from this? Should we extend learning into the summer?

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Te-Ping Chen about her short story collection: Land of Big Numbers. It features people in China trying to live their lives in the shadow of an overpowering state.

More protests are expected across Russia on Sunday by supporters of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who could be facing years in prison after a court hearing on Tuesday.

What does it mean for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to be 66% effective, compared with the 95% efficacy of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines? We break down the numbers.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to newly elected Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about how he is reimagining police funding in his city.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with registered dietician Vanessa Rissetto about the lack of diversity in dietetics and how that can impact health outcomes for communities of color.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with civil rights activist Rev. William Barber II about his inaugural homily and what he makes of the first few days of the Biden administration.

Teachers in some districts are refusing to return to the classroom as COVID-19 spreads. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.

Myanmar's military has taken control of the country in a coup against the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. She was detained along with other party leaders on Monday.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Veronica Sharpe, president of the District of Columbia Health Care Association, about why so many nursing home workers are refusing to take the coronavirus vaccine.

After the meeting, the White House said the president "will not slow down work on this urgent crisis response, and will not settle for a package that fails to meet the moment."

AstraZeneca fell short of its vaccine promise and the EU isn't happy. The firm will provide another 9 million doses, which is good news for the EU but is still less than half of what was agreed to.

Ten GOP Senators offer a counter proposal to Biden's COVID-19 relief bill. Myanmar's military takes control of the country in a coup. Russian protesters demand release of jailed opposition leader.

About 4,600 Republicans changed their party status in Colorado in the immediate aftermath of the Capitol riot. Other states are reporting similar defections from the GOP.

More than 19,000 people got COVID-19 vaccinations at a clinic inside the football stadium in Charlotte, N.C. It was the largest event in the U.S. so far and underscores the challenges.

When the Trump administration moved some USDA research out of Washington to Kansas City, people were uprooted and many experienced employees left. Unwinding the move is a tricky for President Biden.

Scientists in Australia are turning to the sea to find inspiration. They believe the intricate design of lobster shells can help them create stronger forms of concrete.

The CDC doesn't give a county breakdown, but on Thursday the state said the most cases were in Broward and Miami-Dade.

Wind chills are expected to dip into the 30s across much of the greater Tampa Bay region on Monday night, with sub-freezing temperatures likely on Wednesday morning.

Research shows housing instability threatens to undermine the U.S. public health response to COVID-19.

The lack of a Black woman in the Senate has turned a moment of triumph for many thrilled to see Kamala Harris ascend to the vice presidency into something more bittersweet.