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New York City is once again closing schools for in-person learning, beginning Thursday. The announcement comes as coronavirus case numbers in the city — and around the country — continue to rise.

As the pandemic drags on, NPR answers listener questions about the toll that isolation can take on mental health.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Garrett Graff, director of the Aspen Institute's cybersecurity program, about the effects of the leadership vacuum in several federal agencies.

Young voters appear to have voted in record numbers, mostly backing Joe Biden. They plan to hold him accountable on issues such as climate change and gun control, though Congress may slow his agenda.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to rip across the U.S. killing many and infecting hundreds of thousands of people each week. It's also upending part-time residencies between Florida and Canada.

Researchers analyzed the lingering harms of of decades-old racist lending policies known as redlining. Their project lets you explore the current impacts on maps of 142 cities.

Climate activists say Biden's staff picks are a sign of his seriousness about tackling the issue. But banning anyone with fossil fuel ties could wipe out a lot of experience in getting things done.

Many faith leaders may believe churches are singled out for blame, but one Baptist pastor in Maine called for safety precautions after members tested positive for the coronavirus.

California labor rights activists say the new laws brought on by the passage of Proposition 22 amount to little.

Investigative reporter and author Jean Guerrero talks about the lasting legacy of Stephen Miller's controversial immigration policies.