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Bob Hung is the only Mandarin-speaking officer on patrol in Monterey Park, Calif., which is half Chinese. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Hung about why it is so difficult to recruit Asian officers.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to reporter Elizabeth Kulas in Melbourne about tennis star Novak Djokovic's fight to play in the Australian Open.

Members of the West African community who live around the 19-story apartment building that burned over the weekend are offering prayers and support. At least 17 people were killed.

The president has been under increasing pressure to more aggressively combat threats to voting rights. And advocates say speeches are not a substitute for legislative action.

Reigning Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her historic run of wins and her role as the most successful female and trans contestant in the show's history.

With COVID-19 surging, schools may decide to send students home temporarily. What's going on behind the scenes, as school leaders fight to keep the doors open — despite staffing and safety issues.

The New York Yankees plan to name Rachel Balkovec as manager of their Low-A squad, the Tampa Tarpons.

A state of emergency was declared and hundreds of homeowners were told to evacuate as a pond full of wastewater from a former phosphate mine is at risk of collapse south of Tampa.

The Italian journalist had been hospitalized since Dec. 26 due to abnormal functioning of his immune system.

Omicron is upending schools all across the country. Parents and families are navigating last-minute virtual learning, changing risk assessments and their own positive COVID-19 tests.

The final blow came from Georgia's dominant defense. Kelee Ringo intercepted an underthrown deep ball and took off for a 79-yard touchdown.

The launch corresponded with an unexplained order by the FAA to ground some flights on the U.S. West Coast.