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In 2016, President Trump won overwhelmingly in Union County, N.C., an exurban area outside Charlotte. Now, Democrats see potential gains with new residents and disaffected Republicans.

Las Vegas is on shaky footing as it reopens with one of the nation's highest infection rates. An NPR analysis shows the city could run into trouble with hospital capacity if cases keep climbing.

North Korea has promised to deliver a "Christmas gift" to the United States before the end of the year.

Citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties, the city's not relying on a smartphone app to track cases. Instead, it's recruiting public health staff, librarians and med students to make calls.

In a Rose Garden address and on a conference call with governors on Monday, the president threatened to send troops to states that didn't crack down sufficiently on demonstrations.

What's behind the "14 days of self-quarantine" guidance after exposure to someone with COVID-19 or after travel from a place with a high number of cases? Think of yourself as a potential incubator.

In a first, Syrian witnesses and plaintiffs, some of whom survived torture in a Damascus prison, will see a former high-ranking Syrian official in court on charges of crimes against humanity.

"People don't realize how much we need to see these kids," says a teacher, noting teachers are often the first to see signs of child abuse or food insecurity. The problem spans rural and urban areas.

Heat waves today are not the same as 60 years ago. The warming climate is making them more intense and they're lasting longer. Here are five ways you can beat the heat and stay cool.

People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.