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People enjoy the Rock Creek Park in March in Washington, DC. While many Americans are following social distancing guidelines, others are not, and that worries people concerned about the spread of the coronavirus.

What To Do When People Don't Practice Social Distancing

Some people stand too close, or jog without masks, or go so far in their defiance as to throw "coronavirus parties." What should you do if you see people who are not maintaining social distance?

Journalists protest against what they say has been a pattern of using excessive force against them by the police and members of the government's security forces in Monrovia, Liberia, in March. Findings from a survey by Afrobarometer show that in Liberia, more than two-thirds of respondents backed government-imposed limits on the media.

Opinion: Why Is Support For Media Crackdowns Rising In Africa?

Surveys show growing rates in many African countries approve of government efforts to curb media freedom. Disinformation and political patronage are part of the problem, writes Jeff Conroy-Krutz.

Dayton Asks For Help Designing A New Flag

The City of Dayton is asking for help designing a new flag to fly over the Gem City. The flag redesign project started long before the Coronavirus...

"Bottom line, it's going to get worse," Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Fauci testified Wednesday at a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Coronavirus: Over 1,000 Cases Now In U.S., And 'It's Going To Get Worse,' Fauci Says

"I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Personal Finance Advice For The Coronavirus Crisis

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert at NerdWallet, about money management during the coronavirus pandemic.

McConnell, McGrath Ignore Primary, Attack Each Other As If They're Already Opponents

Kentucky's primary elections are coming up on June 23, but if you’ve seen television ads from Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell or his potential...

As late as March 17, people eat at a restaurant along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla., several days after President Trump declared a national emergency.

U.S. Could Have Saved 36,000 Lives If Social Distancing Started 1 Week Earlier: Study

The analysis from Columbia University focused on the period from March 15 to May 3, when states and counties implemented "measures enforcing social distancing and restricting individual contact."

Special counsel Robert Mueller's office is negotiating with the White House about a prospective interview between investigators and President Trump.

Giuliani: New Offer To Mueller May Be 'Last, Best Chance' For Trump Interview

President Trump's legal team says it's continuing to negotiate the terms of a potential contact between Trump and investigators looking into the Russian attack on the 2016 election.

What's the Future of the Aerospace Industry in the Birthplace of Aviation?

Ohio is the birthplace of air and space pioneers like the Wright brothers, Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. But has the aerospace industry really taken...

Currently students of color are underrepresented in medical schools, but their numbers are slowly growing.

A Push For Diversity In Medical School Is Slowly Paying Off

American medical schools have historically been disproportionately white, but they are starting to attract more diverse students. The change may be the result of a diversity policy with teeth.

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