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Farm workers in California are facing the double health threat of working during the coronavirus pandemic and fire season. Wildfire smoke often makes the air quality dangerous for harvesting produce.

Schools across the U.S. are teaching in a new, pandemic reality. NPR's Scott Simon talks with high school instructor Susan Heydt about her school's decision to mix in-person and remote learning.

It feels like cash has disappeared. But there's more paper money out there than ever. That might be a problem.

Nashville, Tenn., resident died of COVID-19 after being sent home from a hospital twice. Uninsured COVID-19 patients are rarely told their bills are covered by the government, an investigation shows.

Five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker chose Howard University. NPR's Tonya Mosley talks about the significance of this choice with Kenny Blakeney, soon to be Maker's new head coach.

Lawyers for Rickia Young, 28, and her son said she was battered, separated from the child for hours, and kept in handcuffs while being treated at a hospital. No charges have been filed against her.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the sports of the week.

The federal government plans to distribute 300,000 doses of the drug at no cost, but that doesn't mean treatment will be free. Intravenous infusion charges can run more than $1,000.

Normal protocols for hurricane evacuation, aid distribution and recovery have been upended by the threat of the coronavirus.

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.