In many key counties, volunteers have stepped up to fill poll worker shortages. But elsewhere staffing concerns continue. (Image credit: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) https://www.npr.org/2020/10/29/928225412/on-poll-workers-many-election-officials-breathe-sigh-of-relief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
New confirmed cases in India have been dropping recently. But the Hindu festival season, local elections and seasonal air pollution are raising concerns that the…
A new mobile voting center is cruising through Santa Cruz, Calif., this election season. It’s especially important for people who lost their homes in recent…
An alert warns hospitals and health care providers that there is “credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat.” (Image credit: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via…
The city recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday, for the first time since June. “Now is the time to congratulate every single Victorian for…
Miles Taylor defended his decision to criticize the president anonymously, saying it forced him to address the merits of the claims, “rather than creating distractions…
Atlantic writer Mike Giglio profiles the Oath Keepers, a pro-Trump militia group, in a new article. “They believe that there is a very strong likelihood…
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and Google’s Sundar Pichai go before the Senate Commerce Committee to defend Section 230, a law that protects them…
The early season arrival of a mix of rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain and gusty winds, which first struck on Monday night, caught public utility…
A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other…
Rural areas that are of particular concern as COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin. One big concern: having enough staff in hospitals. (Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty…
The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new Borat movie. And as one young Kazakhstani puts it, “This is a…
In a late-night move to assert editorial control, the CEO of the U.S. international broadcasting agency rescinded a rule which established a “firewall” between the…
Strong wind gusts are battering the region, spreading wildfires across Southern California. Officials said the wounded firefighters suffered second- and third-degree burns in the Silverado…
The trial studied the efficacy of bamlanivimab and remdesivir on hospitalized COVID-19 patients – the same therapies given to President Trump. But researchers say people…
The fires are burning across more than 400,000 acres and have reached Rocky Mountain National Park. (Image credit: U.S. Forest Service/AP) https://www.npr.org/2020/10/26/928014492/fight-against-colorados-two-largest-ever-fires-continues-aided-by-snow?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Superintendent J.H. Binford Peay III resigned on Monday amid allegations that the school’s culture was hostile to Black cadets. The state is now investigating “structural…
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn’t want to get involved. Still, they’re getting ready if things get out…
The home stretch of a presidential campaign is anxiety-producing. But there are some clues for how the race might be going, from where the candidates…
The 27th named storm of the season promises heavy rain and damaging winds. It’s set to make landfall in the U.S. by Wednesday. (Image credit:…
Amid a second wave of coronavirus infections, many European countries are introducing curfews and lockdowns. (Image credit: Michel Euler/AP) https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/10/25/927637746/europe-imposes-new-restrictions-as-covid-19-cases-soar?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
The 51-48 cloture vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote Monday evening — just over a week before the general election. (Image credit:…
The “No Home Birth” policy was created to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. But critics say it makes giving birth expensive and complicated —…
Most of the federal contracts with companies involved in the crash program to make COVID-19 vaccines haven’t been made public. The lack of disclosure raises…
Marc Short, the top aide to Vice President Pence, entered quarantine after testing positive on Saturday, Pence’s office said. Pence, who tested negative, will continue…
