The search into Pope Leo's family roots
As soon as Robert Prevost was elevated to pope in May, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the team he works with for PBS's Finding Your Roots began digging into the pope's family history.
Colorado Sues Postal Service For Alleged Misinformation In Flyers On Mail-In Voting
Colorado sued the U.S. Postal Service for sending voters a nationally distributed flyer that reportedly includes misinformation on mail-in voting. A judge has issued a restraining order.
Mexico Records The Highest Number Of Health Care Worker Deaths From COVID-19
The coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 health care workers in Mexico, making it one of the most dangerous countries in the world for doctors and nurses to fight the coronavirus.
Trump Says Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccines Could Begin As Early as next month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a plan for distributing coronavirus vaccines. Later, President Trump said the government could begin the distribution as early as next month.
CDC Releases Plan For Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released plans for the distribution of coronavirus vaccines. The logistical challenges could be as daunting as the scientific ones.
Most Children Who Die Of COVID-19 Are Minorities, CDC Report Shows
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds the vast majority of children dying from COVID-19 are children of color.
Trump's Remarks About Military Service Could Play A Role In Swing States
President Trump's alleged comments disparaging service members is giving Democrats hope they can attract the military vote. Some key states in the election have large military bases.
Alabama Resident On Facing Hurricane Sally
Jon Perkinson of Orange Beach, Ala., talks about how he found himself and his family in the path of Hurricane Sally. They watched boats capsize and feared for their lives.
Big Ten Conference Will Play Football After All
The Big Ten Conference has decided it will play football this fall after all. In August, it was the first conference to suspend its season but now has relented under pressure.
Professor Is At Center Of Controversy Over Chinese Word That Sounded Like Racial Slur
A professor at the University of Southern California finds himself at the center of controversy after using a Mandarin word in class that some students said sounded like N-word.
Whistleblower Complaint Alleges A High Number Of Hysterectomies At ICE Facility
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with José Olivares of WNYC about a whistleblower alleging a high number of hysterectomies at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia.
Hurricane Sally Hits Alabama, May Cause Catastrophic Flooding
Sally made landfall in Alabama as a Category 2 hurricane with high winds. Forecasters warned the slow-moving storm may bring catastrophic flooding to parts of Alabama and Florida.