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Christine Blasey Ford went public on Sunday with an allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school, which he denies. They will both testify next Monday.

The White House again faces the coronavirus in its ranks. But Vice President Pence, who has tested negative, plans to continue his breakneck campaign travel schedule.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Primrose Riordan of the Financial Times about China's increasingly tight grip on Hong Kong — and what it might mean for one of the world's busiest financial centers.

Facebook could be facing its biggest scandal yet as a former employee comes forward to expose some of the company's secrets.

The idea is to reduce the risk of spread of viruses through animal-human contact. Bamboo rat breeders are devastated by the loss of income. And critics say the ban has too many loopholes.

Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.

In areas with limited access to clean running water, hand-washing stations can help limit the spread of disease. But experts say not all taps are created equal.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rangina Hamidi, Afghanistan's acting minister of education, about what it's like on the ground in Kabul during the Taliban's latest military surge in the country.

A woman's viral tweet exposed the inefficiencies in Chicago's public housing. Jeanette Taylor, now an alderwoman for the city, is pushing for change.

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok are bringing back familiar strategies from 2020 to fight the spread of disinformation in the 2022 midterm elections.