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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with TV comedy writer Charles Rogers about his satirical political campaign for a fake senator.

Protests in Portland, Ore., have de-escalated since state troopers took over from federal law enforcement last week. But the truce is fragile, and some worry things could turn bad again.

The state was the last one to include the Confederate battle emblem on its flag. Reuben Anderson, chair of the redesign commission, discusses the proposals and what the change means for Mississippi.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Elizabeth Kulas about the recent increase in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, Australia.

Scientists say parasites are important parts of ecosystems, but many are at risk of extinction. So, they're calling for a parasite conservation movement.

One issue with controlling the spread of COVID-19 is the lack of fast testing. Some universities are using new, faster tests as students return. Experts say the country could benefit from such tests.

Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a primary challenge Tuesday for reelection in her Minneapolis-area district. She's facing questions about whether she's more interested in her district or personal fame.

Florida closed nursing homes to visitors because of the coronavirus, but unlike many states, still hasn't reopened them. Family members are begging the state to allow them to see their loved ones.

Ian Brackenbury Channell walks around in black robes and a pointy hat. He's a tourist attraction, and the city of Christchurch has paid him. As he steps aside, a successor wizard will take over.

Patients knew José Gabriel López-Plascencia as "the doctor that served the poor." He spent over 60 years caring for low-income families left out of the healthcare system in Phoenix.