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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, about whether the latest relief package will be enough to protect Americans.

More women are coming forward to say they were coerced to have reproductive surgeries they did not want or understand, offering a glimpse into alleged medical abuses at an ICE detention center.

When COVID-19 cases peaked in Arizona over the summer, the state closed some businesses and set benchmarks for when they could reopen. As new cases surge, businesses aren't required to close again.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing trial on corruption charges, has a difficult path to another term. He is Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

No one was injured, and rescue crews safely rerouted traffic. Cleanup took about two hours. Believe it or not, there are no reports of anyone getting out of their vehicle to snack.

Demand for bus travel has dropped sharply during the pandemic, jeopardizing an industry that ordinarily serves many lower-income travelers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has named his pick to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. Alex Padilla, California's secretary of state, will become the state's first Latino senator.

Why are numbers so high in the region? Public health officials point to a number of underlying problems that let the coronavirus run amok.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Jose Romero, Arkansas health secretary and chair of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention immunization advisory committee, about vaccine distribution.

The Kansas City Star apologized for failing generations of Black people over its 140-year history. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Star reporter Mara Rose Williams and editor Mike Fannin.