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Pelosi's trip to Taiwan heightens U.S.-China tensions. Kansas voters reject a ballot initiative that would have allowed lawmakers to restrict abortion rights. Five states held primaries on Tuesday.

Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.

If Roe v. Wade is over turned, certain groups of people would be disproportionately affected. Unemployment data is released Friday. Results are expected Friday in Northern Ireland's election.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ryan Busse about how he went from being a high-level gun industry executive to an outspoken critic of the National Rifle Association.

Finland's president wants his country to join NATO. The White House faces pressure to protect abortion rights after a Senate bill failed. Schools in Las Vegas experience a sharp rise in violence.

Justice Kennedy is a moderate and a champion for the gay-rights movement. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.

The reaction to Roe vs. Wade was immense, but not immediately so. It took months and years for the anti-abortion movement to fully form, to organize and gain political power.

Old accusations of LGBTQ people "grooming" and "recruiting" children have gained new traction. When have we heard this before? What counternarrative are activists using to win over public opinion?

Nearly four years ago, Jose Pequeno's Humvee was hit by a grenade in Iraq; he was severely brain damaged. Jose can't talk, walk or eat. But his mother, Nellie Bagley, has stayed by his side and fought for resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs — paving the way for other families who may follow.

On Monday, a federal judge struck down the CDC's mask mandate for public transportation. Less than 24 hours later, videos emerged on social media of passengers celebrating.