In Reversal, Afghan Leader Agrees To Release Taliban Prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani now says he will free 1,500 Taliban prisoners starting this week and 3,500 more during yet-to-start peace talks with the Taliban.
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Asylum-Seekers Reaching U.S. Border Are Being Flown To Guatemala
Hundreds of asylum-seekers are not getting a chance to make their case in U.S. immigration court. Instead, the migrants are put on planes to Guatemala and told to ask for asylum there.
Coronavirus: COVID-19 Is Now Officially A Pandemic, WHO Says
It's the first time the WHO has called an outbreak a pandemic since the H1N1 "swine flu" in 2009.
When Should Schools Close For Coronavirus?
Closing schools can slow the spread of disease and, in turn, save lives. But it also causes huge disruptions, especially for children who depend on the free and reduced-cost meals they get at school.
You Have A Fever And A Dry Cough. Now What?
Whether your mild or moderate symptoms mean you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19 doesn't change the medical advice right now. Stay home, rest, and call or email your doctor if symptoms worsen.
Bernie Sanders To Stay In The Race Despite Key Losses
In a press conference, the Vermont senator acknowledged calls for him to drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but said he plans to debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday.
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Rape And Sexual Abuse
The 67-year-old former producer received nearly the maximum sentence for the counts he was convicted of last month. At the hearing, he compared the effects of the #MeToo movement to the Red Scare.
Sketchbook: Abortion Demonstrators Face Off On Steps Of Supreme Court
NPR Visual journalist LA Johnson attended an abortion rally at the steps of the Supreme Court to talk to, and draw, people from both sides of the issue.
'MBS' Traces The Rise Of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
New York Times reporter Ben Hubbard says Saudi Arabia's leader is full of contradictions: He ended a ban on women driving, but his agents also carried out the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Here Are The Voters Who Powered Biden To His 'Big Tuesday' Wins
Exit polls show that while men were about evenly divided, women in Michigan heavily preferred Biden. And across states, young voters — key to Sanders' past success — failed to turn out in a big way.