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The Federal Reserve says "it has become clear that our economy will face severe disruptions" because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Chairman Jerome Powell is seen as the Fed cut interest rates earlier this month.

Federal Reserve Unveils 'Extensive New Measures' To Bolster U.S. Economy

Seven U.S. states are now reporting 1,000 or more cases of COVID-19, and experts believe the number of infected people will rise further as testing becomes more available.

A photo of President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on display as a member of People's Democratic Party stands in opposition of military exercises between the United States and South Korea near the U.S. embassy in Seoul on Tuesday.

U.S. And South Korea Agree To Suspend Upcoming Military Exercises Indefinitely

The announcement of additional suspensions follows the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un earlier this month.

U.S. Blames Russian Hackers For High-Profile Cyber Attacks

The U.S. Intelligence Community announced on Friday it is confident hackers connected to the Russian government are behind several high-profile cyber attacks in the last year. Kenneth Geers, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, shares his thoughts on who these hackers are and the complexities behind international cyber espionage.

Summer TV: 'People Of Earth,' 'Last Chance U,' 'Confederate' Controversy

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to The New York Times' TV critic Margaret Lyons for her take on the best returning and new TV shows to catch.

Jennifer Austin, a recovery coach who has struggled with addiction, usually hosts Narcotics Anonymous classes at this Salvation Army center in Ogdensburg, N.Y. They've been canceled because of the pandemic, leaving more people vulnerable to relapse and overdose. "I've had people I've never worked with before reach out to me and say, 'Jen, what do I do?'" Austin said.

U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic

"During the pandemic, basically everything is pointed in the wrong direction," says one federal health official, who calls the convergence of COVID-19 and America's addiction crisis "a nightmare."

Why Plans For The North Korea-U.S. Summit Fell Apart

President Trump canceled the scheduled June 12 meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there had been little response from North Korea in the past few days regarding planning for summit.

Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia On The Arrest Of Russian Opposition Leader

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and its implications for global relations with Russia.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, prepares to evacuate the floor as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Ohio's Congressional Delegation In Lockdown As Extremists Overtake U.S. Capitol

Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation are scattered across the U.S. Capitol campus as pro-Trump extremists storm the Capitol building and surrounding…

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs On $200 Billion In Chinese Imports

President Trump announced Monday that he is ordering 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China. It's the latest round of an escalating trade dispute between the two countries.

U.S. Soldier Said to Rape Iraqi Teen, Kill Family

A 21-year-old American soldier -- later discharged for a mental disorder -- has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl, then shooting and killing her -- along with her mother, father and young sister. Josh White of The Washington Post tells Madeleine Brand about the incident.

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