Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.
Peru Sees 3 Presidents In The Span Of A Week
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with investigative journalist Paola Ugaz about the political situation in Peru, which has now seen three presidents in the span of one week.
Coronavirus Outbreak Among Minnesota GOP Deepens Tensions About State's Case Surge
Finger-pointing and frustration continue at the Minnesota state Capitol after a coronavirus outbreak among Republican lawmakers and their staff. Democrats are demanding more transparency.
States Start Taking Significant Steps To Fight Pandemic As Cases Surge
As the U.S. enters the most challenging phase of the pandemic to date, states are reimposing different kinds of mitigation measures. This time around, experts are offering a wider range of solutions.
As Mexico Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Cases, Government Tries To Secure Vaccine
Mexico's government is moving swiftly to secure coronavirus vaccines after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador failed to enforce lockdowns and cushion the economic effects of the pandemic.
Facebook And Twitter CEOs Face Questions On Content Moderation
The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to explain how their platforms moderate content, including from President Trump.
Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer's Disease
There's growing evidence that a lack of deep sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say that's because during deep sleep, the brain removes toxins associated with Alzheimer's.
Chief Medical Officer On Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Said To Be Nearly 95% Effective
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Tal Zaks, chief medical officer at Moderna, about its coronavirus vaccine, which is said to be nearly 95% effective, according to clinical trial data.
Who Should Be First In Line To Get Coronavirus Vaccine?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Helene Gayle, one of the co-chairs of the National Academies' framework for vaccine distribution, about how the coronavirus vaccine can be distributed equitably.
Trump To Order Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan And Iraq, A Source Confirms
A U.S official has confirmed with NPR that the White House is planning to cut the number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. This news comes in the wake of a shake-up in leadership at the Pentagon.