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Travelers sit in a waiting area at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Providence, R.I., on April 19. A federal judge's decision to strike down the federal mask mandate has left travelers to assess the risks of public transit on their own.

Here's why you might still want to wear masks on public transport

Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.

The Justice Department is scrapping a program that it launched under the Trump administration to counter Beijing's theft of American intellectual property.

The Justice Department is ending its controversial China Initiative

The initiative aimed to counter China's theft of American secrets and technology, but critics said it created a climate of fear among Asian Americans.

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson listens to a question during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Washington.

Takeaways: Jackson hearings turn to race, children's books

The first full day of questions for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson opened with some very big ones — on judicial philosophy, terrorism and race.

Janet Mock attends a red-carpet event for Pose earlier this month. Mock is a writer, director and producer of the TV show about ball culture in 1980s New York City.

On 'Pose,' Janet Mock Tells The Stories She Craved As A Young Trans Person

As a writer, director and producer of the TV series about the underground ballroom community in 1980s New York, she says the work sometimes makes her tear up.

Shaun White trains before the men's halfpipe finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China.

Look back at the McTwists and turns of Shaun White's golden snowboarding career

The man who fiercely shreds halfpipes openly shed tears on the snow, saying he was proud of his effort. It closed the book on a record-setting Olympic career.

After a pandemic dip, San Diego experts warn STDs could keep rising

STDs are a major public health issue that affect marginalized groups, such as people of color, more than others. If left untreated, the complications from STDs can be serious — even deadly — and nationwide, they cost billions of dollars every year.

Disaster Planning in Nursing Homes: The Questions to Ask Your Loved One’s Facility

This guide is part of our Older and Overlooked series on the danger wildfires pose to California's older population, especially during COVID-19.

We asked, you answered: Have you taught your children to run errands on their own?

Nearly 100 NPR readers gave their views on encouraging kids to do tasks on their own at home and in the community. Some are opposed to the practice for safety reasons. Others shared personal stories.

Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, oversaw the report on leading threats to the United States, which cites four countries — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. Haines is set to testify about the report to Congress on Wednesday and Thursday.

Biden's National Security Team Lists Leading Threats, With China At The Top

The intelligence community views four countries as posing the main security challenges over the next year: China, followed by Russia, Iran and North Korea.

Rohingya refugees use a mock elephant during a training session on how to respond to elephant incursions at the Kutupalong refugee camp. The massive refugee camp sits in what used to be a migratory path for elephants moving between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Why Elephants Pose A Threat To Rohingya Refugees

Several of the refugee camps in Bangladesh have had to set up what the U.N. calls a "tusk force" to respond when elephants enter.

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