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Robert Santos, one of the country's leading statisticians, could become the first person of color to lead the U.S. Census Bureau as a Senate-confirmed director.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about prepping for this year's Olympics in Tokyo and what the event will look like with COVID-19 precautions such as having no spectators.

Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber reflects on the historic nature of her selection as leader of the academy's 4,400 students, her plans for the future and what the appointment means to her family.

As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, new data released by the federal government show how many hospitals are struggling with staffing.

After viral fame, New Zealand musician Benee has a debut album called Hey u x.

Wisconsin is one the key swing states where presidential candidates are fighting for every last vote. With a month left before the election, this is what's on the mind of Wisconsin voters.

Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris have their only debate Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Amid the White House COVID-19 outbreak, the stage has changed.

How is it that the Brits can have a newly elected prime minister meeting with the queen to form a new government within a day or two, but Americans need 10 or 11 weeks to install a new crew?

Heat waves, air pollution and extreme weather are making people sick and, increasingly, killing people. A key report by global physicians says fossil fuels are to blame.

President-elect Joe Biden announced Monday key members of his team that will advise him on the coronavirus crisis — the biggest challenge he will face when he enters the White House.