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Health officials argue the protection of the COVID vaccine booster wanes over time and say some people need a second booster. But other infectious disease experts say three shots are enough for now.

Sanctions can't stop the tanks, but they have had a dramatic impact on the Russian economy and could pressure President Vladimir Putin to change his behavior, says a former Treasury official.

Democratic strategist Dan Sena speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about President Biden's new $5.8 trillion budget proposal.

Thousands of people continue to risk their lives to flee the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

J&J used a complex bankruptcy maneuver to delay thousands of lawsuits linked to asbestos contamination in its baby powder. One woman suing the company died while her case was in legal limbo.

The president of El Salvador has instituted special emergency powers to crack down on gang violence.

Known as No. 492, the number on its leg tag, was one of two pink birds that escaped from a Kansas zoo in a storm. It's been caught on video in Texas. It's also been seen in Wisconsin and Louisiana.

Rising levels of toxins in the waters off Southern California is making sea lions sick, causing them to become aggressive. Authorities are warning beachgoers to steer clear.

The state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about what to watch at this year's Wimbledon tennis tournament.