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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the president, holds up printouts from Sen. Rand Paul's reelection campaign website.

Dr. Fauci says GOP Sen. Paul's false accusations have sparked death threats

Fauci and Paul sparred at a Senate hearing on COVID-19, escalating exchanges the two have had throughout the pandemic. Fauci also said Paul is attempting to raise money off "a catastrophic epidemic."

An US contractor working with the 10th Mountain Division US Army keeps an eye on the surroundings standing against a wall at the provincial head Intelligence Office of the Afghan National Police in Ghazni city.

The lessons learned from America’s reliance on military contractors in Afghanistan

2020 turned out to be a record year for government contractors. The federal government spent the most in its history on contracted goods and services.

A woman checks in for her flight at a United Airlines counter at Dulles International Airport on December 27, 2021.

United says 3,000 employees have COVID, but its vaccine mandate has saved lives

In a memo to employees, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline has 3,000 employees who are currently positive for Covid but that zero of its vaccinated employees are currently hospitalized.

Rethinking school safety in the age of omicron

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. David Rubin, primary care physician and director of PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, on how schools should consider navigating the current COVID wave.

Children face malnutrition under the Venezuelan government's mismanagement

Venezuela is facing a long-term catastrophe of its own making: widespread child malnutrition. Years of economic mismanagement have brought massive poverty and food shortages.

Michigan is trying to lure electric car makers

Michigan wants to remain a center of automotive development and manufacturing. As the state faces interstate competition, political leaders are looking to industry incentives.

When Dr. Tiffany M. Osborn received her COVID-19 vaccination shortly after vaccines became available in late 2020, she felt hopeful about the pandemic's trajectory. A year later, she's sad and frustrated to see so many COVID patients in the ICU.

ICU teams report fatigue and frustration as they brace for omicron surge

A resurgence in COVID-19 cases is testing the endurance of health care workers who care for the sickest patients, most of whom are unvaccinated.

A look back at attacks on voting rights in 2021 — and what could be next

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wendy Weiser, who directs the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, about the threats to our elections in 2022 and 2024.

Rep. Joe Neguse says wildfires consumed neighborhoods with 'unprecedented' speed

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse about wildfires that tore through towns outside of Denver, forcing more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.

Asian American groups file a legal challenge to Texas' redistricting plans

The Asian population in Fort Bend County is Texas' largest. When the Texas Legislature met to redraw congressional maps, many Asian Americans hoped it would reflect that. That didn't happen.

Ski resorts in France reopen. Vaccine passes and masks are required

After abruptly closing in March 2020, France's alpine ski resorts have reopened. But this year you'll need more than just goggles and a lift pass.

Betty White at the 41st Annual People's Choice Awards in 2015.

Remembering the smart, sharp, naughty Betty White

Betty White was smart and sharp, sexy and versatile, for decades. Anyone who saw her as just a salty-mouthed grandma missed out.

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