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Louisiana, like many other states where cannabis is legal, has designated the cannabis industry as essential. Above, marijuana plants grow under special lights at GB Sciences Louisiana, in Baton Rouge.

'Illegal To Essential': How The Coronavirus Is Boosting The Legal Cannabis Industry

Over 20 states have designated marijuana businesses essential during the coronavirus shutdown. Cannabis activists say it's a remarkable development, given that pot remains illegal under federal law.

Cincinnati Public Reveals Options For Returning To The Classroom This Fall

During a virtual board meeting with more than 900 attendees, the Cincinnati Public Schools Board on Monday listened to public comment for more than two...

State troopers and police officers blocking the intersection of High and State streets. Police vehicles took over the center turning lane for nearly two blocks of High Street between Broad and Town Streets on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Columbus Council Members Demand Answers After Police Pepper Spray Protesters Again

A rift is emerging between Columbus City Council and Mayor Andrew Ginther after police officers deployed pepper spray against protesters over the weekend,…

President Trump walking from the White House to St. John's Church on June 1. Gen. Mark Milley (far right), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was among those walking behind the president. Milley says his presence was "a mistake" that he has learned from, but the incident has prompted discussions about how the military can maintain nonpartisanship within the Trump administration.

When Political Partisanship And The Military Collide

Gen. Mark Milley's recent apology for walking with President Trump to his church photo op has prompted discussion about how the military maintains nonpartisanship under a Trump administration.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu shake hands at this month's Victory Day military parade marking the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II.

Russians Are Voting On 206 Reforms. The Most Important One Will Extend Putin's Rule

"It is very important to him to have this popular endorsement, even if it is a farce, even if it is a travesty of popular will," analyst Masha Lipman says of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

TED Radio Hour Offers A Show About Loneliness During The Pandemic

The pandemic has left people to deal with various complicated emotions. TED Radio Hour has put together a show about one of them, loneliness.

Women take a selfie as they wear face masks in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday. ‏Israel has imposed a number of tough restrictions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Now the government is carrying out cellphone surveillance of people who may have come into contact with the virus.

Israel Begins Tracking And Texting Those Possibly Exposed To The Coronavirus

The move draws criticism over privacy, as concerns rise about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to stay in power.

The city of Cleveland is hosting its first Welcoming Week as Global Cleveland celebrates immigrants.

Morning Headlines: Plain Dealer Will No Longer Cover Cleveland; State Alters Graduation Requirements

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, April 8: Plain Dealer will no longer cover Cleveland; State alters graduation requirements; Brown...

California Labor Secretary Reacts To Latest Unemployment Figures

In California, more than 660,000 people filed for unemployment last week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Julie Su, secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency.

Rebecca Austin, a foster parent in Illinois, uses a calendar to keep track of all of her children's doctors appointments.

Rocky Rollout Of Health Insurance Worries Foster Families

After Rebecca and Bruce Austin gave birth to their daughter, they struggled to get pregnant again. So they signed up to become foster parents. “I wouldn...

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