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Scott, a California native, was looking to help his patients who had eye disorders and discovered a way for the dangerous chemical to be used in medicine.

From India to Israel to white-tailed deer in Iowa harboring the coronavirus, our top COVID stories of the year reveal the ever-changing nature of the world's health crisis.

Gabriel Boric, 35, defeated a far-right lawmaker in a divisive election. Poised to become Chile's youngest modern president, he's vowed to expand social services and boost environmental protections.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she was "satisfied" with the election despite the 30.2% voter turnout being the lowest since the British handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Toni G. Atkins, the head of California's Senate, about how the state is positioning itself at the forefront of abortion rights.

NPR's A Martinez asks Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, about what the Federal Reserve's plan to consider raising interest rates means for your wallet.

Gabriel Boric, 35, who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand likened to Donald Trump.

School officials believe that kids can't succeed academically if they are struggling emotionally.

With the Biden administration loosening the rules of the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, one borrower, a special education teacher on the verge of retirement, got some good news.

Nevada had not been doing vaccine outreach to rural Latinos until recently. Now, state health officials are ramping up efforts to administer shots and counter misinformation.