More Americans Pay Rent On Credit Cards As Lawmakers Fail To Pass Relief Bill

Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper into debt — forced to pay bills or even their rent on credit cards. It's a sign of trouble ahead for the economy.

A COVID-19 Vaccine Has Come Quick, But Expert Says That's No Reason To Fear It

Heidi Larson, the director of the Vaccine Confidence Project, has travelled the world studying vaccine misinformation. Simply put, she says, a bad vaccine is "not in anyone's interest."

Navy Will Dismantle USS Bonhomme Richard

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship burned for five days after a fire broke out onboard July 12. It could cost the Navy $3 billion to repair the ship or $1 billion to repurpose it.

The Winding Journey Of Avril Haines, Biden's Pick To Lead U.S. Intelligence

Avril Haines, the first woman nominated to the top intelligence post, took a strange path to this job. She studied judo in Japan, physics in college, and rebuilt a plane that she later crash-landed.

So You Traveled Over Thanksgiving. Now What?

Experts suggest being extra-careful over the next week or two if you gathered with others outside your pod. That means masks, getting tested and assuming you might be infected with the coronavirus.

Dr. Scott Atlas, Special Coronavirus Advisor To Trump Resigns

Atlas, who was a radiologist by training, pushed fringe theories about the coronavirus, including the idea that large numbers of people should get infected in order to reach so-called "herd immunity."

Mac Ayres: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Long Island R&B singer premieres a new song during his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

China Refuses To Apologize To Australia Over Official's Tweet Of Doctored Image

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had asked for an apology. Instead, a Chinese government representative excoriated Australia for its troops' alleged brutality in Afghanistan.

U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday Peak

Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.

More Americans Pay Rent On Credit Cards As Lawmakers Fail To Pass Relief Bill

Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper into debt — forced to pay bills or even their rent on credit cards. It's a sign of trouble ahead for the economy.

California Hospitalizations From COVID-19 Surging; ICUs May Be Overwhelmed In Weeks

Most of California is under the state's highest risk-level assessment, restricting most indoor activities and gatherings.

Arizona And Wisconsin Certify Election Results, Affirming Biden Victories

"We do elections well here in Arizona. The system is strong and that's why I have bragged on it so much," said GOP Gov. Doug Ducey. Meanwhile, the state GOP tweeted, "DO NOT CERTIFY A FALSE ELECTION!"

With 2020 Called A Success, Big Questions Lie Ahead For Election Security

The interdisciplinary practice combines cybersecurity, intelligence, public awareness and other disciplines — and the coming years will bring more challenges and evolution.

Newsmax Rises On Wave Of Resentment Toward Media — Especially Fox News

Conservative Newsmax TV has enjoyed a sharp burst in ratings as President Trump has urged his fans to turn away from Fox News.

As Hospitals Fill With COVID-19 Patients, Medical Reinforcements Are Hard To Find

Last spring, nurses and doctors traveled to New York and other COVID-19 hot spots to help overwhelmed hospitals. But with the virus spreading everywhere, hospitals now have nowhere to turn for help.

Too Many Storms, Not Enough Names

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season ends Monday. And it couldn't come soon enough. The season set plenty of records, including the most named storms, the latest a category 5 formed and many others.

Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak

A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed at least 1 million globally.

Supreme Court Weighs Trump Plan To Exclude Undocumented Immigrants In Census Case

If President Trump succeeds, it will be the first time unauthorized immigrants will not be counted for purposes of drawing new congressional districts.

Coronavirus Is Surging: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak?

View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.

New Zealand Charges 13 Parties Over Deaths At White Island Volcano

A work safety agency says last year's eruption, which killed 22 people, was unexpected, but it wasn't unforeseeable. The tragedy struck at New Zealand's most active volcano.