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According to the United Nations, almost two dozen countries on three continents have closed schools because of the virus. China by far has the most students affected: more than 233 million.

The 9th Circuit said the policy, which forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico, may violate the law. But judges were prepared to block the policy in two states only, starting next week.

A second person in New Jersey has tested positive for novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver confirmed during a press conference Thursday…

The Utah senator had been wavering as to whether to agree to a subpoena for an ongoing inquiry. A spokeswoman said Romney had been assured the process would not be a "public spectacle."

A Facebook post has warned African Americans to not participate in the census. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jeri Green, from the National Urban League, about efforts to combat disinformation.

Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates.

Morning Edition resident poet Kwame Alexander wants to read your poems that respond to art. He's selected two paintings from which to draw inspiration: one by Salvador Dali and one by Kadir Nelson.

Ariana Kukors Smith says she was abused by national and Olympic team coach Sean Hutchinson when she was a minor. The organization faces ongoing legal challenges over its handling of abuse cases.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani now says he will free 1,500 Taliban prisoners starting this week and 3,500 more during yet-to-start peace talks with the Taliban.

The federal government has been sharply criticized for its slow response to the viral disease COVID-19, particularly when it comes to testing.