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States nationwide are facing $200 billion in lost revenue due to stalled economies during the coronavirus pandemic. Many are asking the federal government to step in, or they say big cuts are ahead.

Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases, and the current coronavirus pandemic may actually make the trend worse.

Major employers say a White House proclamation suspending the entry of many foreign guest workers will hurt — not help — the U.S. economic recovery.

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to address the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.

With impeachment trial and pandemic response, VP-elect Harris stresses need to multitask. States prepare for violence ahead of inauguration. And, more people are charged in Flint water crisis case.

Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top federal health officials have testified Tuesday in the House. The committee is probing the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Some people with COVID-19 have symptoms that last for months - it's known as long COVID. Scientists now think long COVID is likely three different syndromes lumped into one.

The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.

President Biden meets virtually with China's president. Poor nations are disappointed by the climate summit. Catholic bishops consider whether abortion rights supporters should be denied communion.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Elif Shafak about her book, "The Island of Missing Trees." It's about the trauma of civil war imperiling future generations.