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Graduation, Financial Aid, Admissions — For This Year's College-Bound, The Future Is In Turmoil

Colleges have extended deposit deadlines, the SAT and ACT are canceling testing dates and students and their families are navigating financial decisions amid the uncertainty.

Mayor Phil Stang stands on the front porch of his home in Kimmswick, Mo., on April 7. The tiny town along the banks of the Mississippi River, normally bustling with out-of-town visitors this time of year, is virtually empty as the economic ravages of the coronavirus have shuttered shops and restaurants in the community.

Much Of The Stimulus Aid Sent To States Hasn't Gone Where It's Needed Most

Much of the billions in federal aid that was sent to states to help with the pandemic's economic fallout didn't go where it was most needed, leaving some hard hit areas struggling with little support.

People vote in Detroit during the March 10 Michigan primary. A new survey has identified a group of persuadable voters dubbed "guardian women" who could decide which party wins key states like Michigan and the election.

In A Polarized Election, 'Guardian Women' Could Be Key Swing Voters

A new survey identifies a swing group of women voters, who are mostly white, married, over 50 and suburban. They're evenly divided and sure to vote, watching the candidates respond to multiple crises.

In 'Dark Mirror,' Reporter Concludes: 'Snowden Did Substantially More Good Than Harm'

Edward Snowden handpicked Barton Gellman as one of three journalists he would work with to reveal government secrets. Gellman's book is an in-depth look at where he agreed and disagreed with Snowden.

A portion of the letter that President Trump addressed to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, posted late Monday night on Twitter in the midst of WHO's annual assembly.

Fact-Checking And Assessing Trump's Letter Of Rebuke To WHO

In his letter threatening to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization and halt all funding, Trump made a number of charges about WHO's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

A statue of Arnold Schwarzenegger wears a face mask in downtown Columbus.

Early Warning: Behind The 'Gut Wrenching' Decision To Cancel The Arnold Fitness Expo

The decision to bar spectators from the Arnold Sports Festival started with a message from Houston. For the past 40 years, thousands of energy sector…

White House Doesn't Have A Testing Strategy To Help States, Sen. Murphy Says

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about Tuesday's Senate committee hearing on how to safely reopen the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Protests over the death of George Floyd erupt in Columbus Thursday night.

Morning Headlines: Columbus Protests Turn Violent; Kent State Proposes Freshman Tuition Hike

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, May 29: Columbus protests over George Floyd turn violent; Kent State proposes freshman tuition hike; Law...

Health Officials Worry Mass Protests Could Ignite Coronavirus Surge

As protesters demonstrate across the country seeking justice in the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, health officials are concerned that these mass gatherings could add to COVID-19 cases.

Minnesota state Rep. Ruth Richardson and her son, Shawn, stand outside the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul, Minn. She represents areas south of St. Paul, about 15 miles from where George Floyd was killed.

How A Mother Protects Her Black Teenage Son From The World

Minnesota state Rep. Ruth Richardson doesn't want her teenage son, Shawn, a track athlete, to go running outside. "You can't do the same things that your white friends do," she remembers telling him.

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