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Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say fatal drug overdoses nationwide surged roughly 20% during the pandemic, killing more than 83,000 people in 2020. A growing body of research suggests Black Americans have suffered the heaviest toll.

Drug Overdose Deaths Surge Among Black Americans During Pandemic

Black Americans with addiction face "pervasive and continuing systemic racism" and often struggle to gain access to treatments that prevent fatal overdoses.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pictured on March 10, has come out swinging at Republicans leading the charge to remove him from office in a recall bid.

California Gov. Newsom Lashes Out At 'Extremist' Republicans, Pledges To Fight Recall

"Let's call it what it is: it's a partisan, Republican recall — backed by the [Republican National Committee], anti-mask and anti-vax extremists, and pro-Trump forces," Newsom said Monday.

A Philadelphia state correctional facility is pictured in June 2018. In Philadelphia, the concept of "felony murder" means someone can spend their life in prison if someone died during a felony act, even if that person did not intend to commit murder.

Life Without Parole For 'Felony Murder': Pa. Case Targets Sentencing Law

More than 1,000 people are serving life sentences in Pennsylvania, even though they never intended to kill anyone — 70% of them are Black. A lawsuit calls the concept cruel and unconstitutional.

Vice President Harris listens as President Biden speaks on racial equity before signing executive orders at the White House on Jan. 26, part of a largely traditional public role she has played since taking office two weeks ago.

In Historic Vice Presidency, Harris Starts Off With A Traditional Approach

With intense scrutiny over her barrier-breaking new position, Vice President Harris is sticking to low-key public appearances, advising President Biden behind the scenes and supporting his agenda.

A COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit of the Alberto Sabogal Sologuren Hospital, in Lima. Peru has tightened a lockdown in part because ICU beds have been filling to capacity.

In Vaccine Race, Middle Income Nations Are At A Disadvantage. Just Ask Peru.

As wealthier countries horde doses, the Latin American nation is struggling to obtain an ample supply for its population while dealing with a daunting caseload.

Third grader Kendrick Moore got MIS-C in March. He was in the ICU for 12 days at Lutheran General Hospital. He is getting better but still struggles with lingering effects.

On Top Of Coronavirus Pandemic, MIS-C Is Hitting Black And Latinx Kids Hard

At Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Dr. Samina Bhumbra has been receiving calls for help from health centers across the state. Callers describe…

Colleges Canceled Spring Break, But Students Are Traveling Anyway

A majority of U.S. colleges have canceled spring break, in an attempt to curb student travel. But the rise of online classes means students can now attend college from anywhere, including beachside.

Here's How The 1st 2020 Census Results Changed Electoral College, House Seats

Based on population shifts recorded by the 2020 census, Texas, Florida and North Carolina are among the states gaining representation, while California, New York and Pennsylvania are losing influence.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with government officials and gun control advocates, speaks at a news conference on May 30 about firearm-control legislation that was tabled in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

As gun violence rises in Canada, weapons from the U.S. complicate gun control efforts

A bill before Canada's Parliament aims to stop the spread of handguns — but one of the most difficult challenges for Canada is the guns being smuggled over the border from the U.S.

British and German soldiers fraternizing at Ploegsteert, Belgium, on Christmas Day 1914. World War I was raging at the time, but front-line troops initiated the truce, which they documented in photos and letters. Commanders on both sides were furious when they learned of it.

A Century Ago, When The Guns Fell Silent On Christmas

World War I had just begun and the battles were blazing in the winter of 1914. But on Christmas Eve, something strange and unexpected happened. The soldiers in the trenches decided to call a truce.

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