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A new study of diversity on the bench reports that judges who worked as prosecutors and corporate attorneys are significantly more likely to rule in favor of employers in workplace disputes.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post columnist Kevin Blackistone about the NBA's decision to host this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta — as the country continues to battle COVID-19.

Highly abnormal security measures like barricades, fencing, and concertina wire surround the courthouse where the trial of the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd will take place.

A winter rainstorm has again washed out a section of California's coastal Highway 1. The stunningly beautiful drive has a history of closures that affect both residents and tourists.

The coach who led the Browns on a successful stretch in the 1980s died last week at age 77.

Pitchers and catchers soon report to Arizona facilities for baseball spring training, but there are concerns the annual ritual could cause or worsen COVID-19 outbreaks.

NASA's six-wheeled rover landed on Mars today. It touched down in a crater that housed a lake 3.5 billion years ago, in search of signs of ancient microbial life.

The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.

Alexei Navalny was arrested when he returned to Russia after recovering from poisoning, which he blames on Russia's president. He says the accusations against him are politically motivated.

The Biden administration is already projecting a tougher policy on China and Taiwan than many expected. Analysts say that sends important early signals to allies in Asia — and Beijing.