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A health worker dons protective gear at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site set up by the Los Angeles Fire Department in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday.

Testing Could Unlock A Return To Normal Life, But Obstacles Persist

President Trump and a pageant of guests attempted on Monday to sell the idea that victory — when it comes to scaled-up testing — is just around the corner.

Naftali Bennett, seen here paying his respects in Paris following the terrorist attacks on Jan. 11, 2015. At the time, he was Israel's Economy Minister.

A Look At Naftali Bennett, The Man Who Could End Netanyahu's Rule

Naftali Bennett is poised to end Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year run as Israel's prime minister. The hardline conservative and former settler leader once vowed that Palestinians would never have a state.

How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For

As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.

Since the pandemic began, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been managing a massive public health response, reaching every part of the U.S.

Inside The CDC's Battle To Defeat The Virus

A year into the pandemic, the agency's staffers reflect on what it's been like to fight the biggest public health battle in their history and how they're working to rebuild public trust in science.

John Rogers, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, stands for a Bloomberg Television spot in Atlantic City, N.J., July 22, 2013. Rogers tells NPR about the emotional and financial impact the Tulsa riots had on his family.

How Tulsa Race Massacre Shaped Today's Most Successful Black CEOs

Ariel Investments CEO John Rogers, TIAA CEO Thasunda Duckett, and former American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault reflect on what the Tulsa events a century ago has meant to them.

NBA player dribbling a basketball up the court

Pistons acquire Blake Griffin in six-player trade with Clippers

The Detroit Pistons have a new star on their roster. The Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers have completed a trade that will bring five-time NBA All-Star…

Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings

Experts say that cloth face coverings are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here are three tips to make safer, homemade masks.

<strong>Left</strong>: Stephanie Ruiz's photograph of her family. Photography helped with her anxiety. "The program was one thing that I looked forward to every week. It was like my little escape from being home." <strong>Right</strong>: "I enjoy photographing Black joy," Brianna Logan said. "[Photography] allowed me to document the experience of being Black and elevate the positive experiences."

These Young Students Learned Photography And Gained Community During The Pandemic

As the pandemic isolated students across the country, four photo programs worked to counteract that solitude. Students learned skills and documented their experiences, capturing a moment in history.

In this file photo from Jan. 3, 2019, the House of Representatives chamber is seen on the first day of the 116th Congress. The coronavirus pandemic is raising the issue of whether there should be remote voting to enable lawmakers to cast votes without all lawmakers needing to return to Washington.

House Democrats Consider Proxy Voting During Coronavirus Pandemic

House lawmakers have been wrangling over an alternative to in-person voting during the pandemic. One House Democratic leader is says the answer is allowing some to be able to vote by proxy.

Aleppo, shown in March 2006, is the largest and oldest city in Syria. Now a battleground for rebels and the Syrian government, it was once a prosperous cultural hub.

From Aleppo, An Artifact Of A Calmer Age

The ongoing violence and tumult in Syria's largest city belie a richer, more prosperous past. One small object — a finely woven hat — offers evidence of life in a thriving cultural hub.

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