Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.
The sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden was met with a forceful denial and Democratic unity. The GOP saw a double standard. But the MeToo movement may not be politicized much in this campaign.
Many major U.S. airports have little to no commercial traffic because of the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country pilots of small general aviation planes are enjoying the less-busy airports.
As salons remain closed during the pandemic, many have resorted to cutting their own hair. Not all are successful. Celebrities and civilians alike are sharing their quarantine haircut failures.
Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic has meant Muslims abandoning traditions of dinner gatherings and evening prayers at mosques. But many communities have taken celebrations online.
The coronavirus has forced millions into unemployment and sparked a hunger crisis. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Radha Muthiah of the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., about the problem.
The company said demand has declined "fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising." Lawsuits allege the powder causes cancer.
In the early 2000s, war games about pandemics popped up. But participants say the outbreak threat couldn't compete with more visible national security concerns such as wars and terrorist attacks.