With Fans Forbidden Due To COVID-19, A Noticeably Quiet U.S. Open Kicks Off In Queens
Tennis players are navigating the eerie stillness of a Grand Slam event known for its lively crowds. Last year's U.S. Open set an attendance record, drawing more than 737,800 fans over two weeks.
Trump Defends Kenosha Shooting Suspect
The president on Monday painted the accused 17-year-old Kenosha shooter's actions as possible self-defense, saying, without evidence, that the teenager "probably would have been killed."
D.C. Mayor Bowser Blames Outside Agitators As Cause Of Weekend Violence
Some 70% of those arrested in weekend unrest came from outside the District, police say. Bowser says the U.S. attorney's office has failed to prosecute those who have been arrested in violence.
United Airlines Says It Is Permanently Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights
The airline's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. The standard domestic change fee for the airline was $200. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
With Israel-UAE Flight, Israelis And Emiratis Mark Closer Ties As Palestinians Worry
Jared Kushner joined U.S. and Israeli officials Monday on the first official Israeli flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi to advance the Aug. 13 deal to establish diplomatic ties.
Coronavirus-Hit Brazil Considers Major Public Funds For Poor And Unemployed
Pandemic emergency aid gave an unlikely ratings boost to President Jair Bolsonaro, who has criticized welfare and protested virus prevention measures. Now he's weighing further social spending.
Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It'
In Pittsburgh, Joe Biden will deliver a speech in which he plans to criticize President Trump's leadership on the coronavirus pandemic and his response to national protests.
6 Million Coronavirus Infections Now Confirmed In U.S., A Country In Limbo
Although daily COVID-19 deaths have fallen somewhat in recent days, the number of infections has continued to rise in many places, with no end in sight.
Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence
"Portland is a mess, and it has been for many years," the president tweets Monday. The city's mayor blames Trump for the violence and for creating "the hate and the division."
John Thompson Jr., Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach, Has Died
The Hall of Famer led the Georgetown men's team to 24 consecutive postseason appearances. He was the first Black coach to win a national men's college basketball title.
Preventing College Parties? Shame And Blame Don't Work, But Beer Pong Outside Might
With desperate pleas and social contracts failing to curb college parties, schools have turned to punitive consequences. But are the students the ones to blame?
Voice of America Journalists: New CEO Endangers Reporters, Harms U.S. Aims
Fourteen Voice of America journalists accused USAGM CEO Michael Pack of imperiling reporters. Pack recently said of VOA, "It's a great place to put a foreign spy."
Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show
After police shot Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called state lawmakers to the capital to try to push police reform, but the GOP says it needs more time to decide next steps.
Coronavirus Cases Top 25 Million Globally As India Emerges As A New Epicenter
The grim milestone was crossed on Sunday, one day after India recorded more than 78,000 cases of the virus.
Some In GOP Fear Trump's Push Against Mail-In Voting Could Harm The Party's Chances
Trump's supporters don't trust voting by mail, said one local Wisconsin GOP chair. "And one of the reasons they don't trust it," he said, "is the president's previous tweets and comments about it."
After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic
Normal protocols for hurricane evacuation, aid distribution and recovery have been upended by the threat of the coronavirus.
Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show
After police shot Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called state lawmakers to the capital to try to push police reform, but the GOP says they need more time to decide their next steps.
Black Americans Worry Postal Changes Could Disrupt History Of Secure Jobs
Starting with a special law after the Civil War, the U.S. Postal Service has provided a path to the middle class for generations of African Americans. Some worry a privatization push threatens that.
As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?
Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.
1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters
President Trump blamed Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler for losing control, while the mayor responded that it was violence that Trump "helped create."
Coronavirus Cases Top 25 Million Globally As India Emerges As A New Epicenter
The grim milestone was crossed on Sunday, one day after India recorded more than 78,000 cases of the virus.
Chris Murphy Says He Still Sees Hope For Progress Around Gun Laws And Racial Justice
In his new book, the Connecticut Democrat outlines the history of the Second Amendment and gun violence. While solutions are big and comprehensive, Murphy says the U.S. is poised to turn a corner.
Chadwick Boseman In His Own Words
In his public comments and in interviews with NPR, Chadwick Boseman both sought to inspire and to give thanks, particularly to young Black people.
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 thousands of people.
A Father's Fight Paved Way For DOJ's Open Investigation Into Kenosha Shooting
After his own son was killed by Kenosha police, Michael Bell campaigned to require independent investigations for police shootings. "Jacob Blake's family has that benefit that we never had," he said.
How Two Sign Language Interpreters Became Unlikely Pandemic Stars
They interpret for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in his coronavirus briefings. Their expressive signing has made them celebrities — and brought attention to South African Sign Language.
Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice
Republicans charge Americans would not be safe with a President Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Trump, and both candidates have a mixed record on criminal justice reform.
OPINION: Public Health Leaders Deserve More Respect
This pandemic is like war, and federal, state and local health officers are leading the U.S. response. Yet unlike war heroes, who are lionized, they are facing unprecedented attacks and death threats.
Massachusetts Senate Primary Pits Long-Serving Progressive Against A Kennedy
U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III is challenging Sen. Ed Markey in a contest that has many voters asking why they need to choose between the two lawmakers.
Records From Once Secret Archive Offer New Clues Into Vatican Response To Holocaust
The Vatican has long maintained that Pope Pius XII did everything he could to save Jewish lives, but newly unearthed papers have renewed accusations of complicit silence against him.
Group Whose NIH Grant For Virus Research Was Revoked Just Got A New Grant
EcoHealth Alliance is one of 11 recipients of funds to set up the Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases. But the grant won't let them revisit earlier research on bats and coronavirus.
In Quiet-Loving Germany, Motorcyclists Protest A Possible Ban On Loud Sunday Rides
Germans abide by a host of laws to keep noise at a minimum after 10 p.m. and on Sundays. Thousands of motorcyclists have been riding in roaring protest through cities in response to a proposed ban.
Barr, Absent From RNC, Is Very Much Present As Part Of Trump Reelection Bid
The attorney general didn't appear at the Republican National Convention but he has been speaking out frequently in support of Republicans and against Democrats. Critics say that's not his job.
With Virtual Rush, Fraternities And Sororities Race To Pitch More Than Parties
Greek organizations rely heavily on member dues. If chapters can't provide a meaningful experience online, one expert says, they may not survive the pandemic.
Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Re-Election Campaign
Whatever the validity of Trump's claims about the past, current reality for millions of the unemployed is dire. With the virus still far from controlled, the economic climb could get steeper as well.
Why Scapegoating Is A Typical Human Response To A Pandemic
It's happened with outbreaks going back for centuries: We blame "outsiders." We make them scapegoats. Researchers have theories as to why. Public health groups have plans to stop it.
Scientists Explore Why Some People Are Able To Live With An Infection Unscathed
What if your body could corral an infection instead of eliminating it? Immunologists who see this sort of "disease tolerance" in plants wonder what role it might play in asymptomatic human infections.
'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer At Age 43
A statement on posted to the actor's Twitter on Friday said Boseman had battled colon cancer for the last four years.
Police Union In Kenosha, Wis., Provides Account Of Jacob Blake Shooting
The union says Blake was armed with a knife and fought with the officers who tried to arrest him, putting one of them in a headlock.
How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count
Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.
Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth
Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and disease outbreaks are all a preview of our hotter future. Dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions would help.
More Space, Please: Home Sales Booming Despite Pandemic, Recession
Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.
What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot
A vaccine against the coronavirus needs to keep people from getting very sick and dying. But preventing the spread of the disease is also important, and vaccines delivered by nasal spray may do that.
7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention
It's going to be a nasty post-Labor Day sprint to Election Day, as both parties argue that the soul of America is at stake. For Republicans, it's all about trying to stick the culture war to Biden.