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Ranjana Dwivedi (in purple sari) is a health worker in her village in India. Coronavirus education is a top priority. Center: Iceland's chief of health, Dr. Alma D. Möller, leads the pandemic response. Right: Sheeba Shafaq, a doctor who left Afghanistan because of threats to her life, is now a supervisor at a COVID-19 testing unit in California and pursuing a U.S. medical license.

3 Female Health Care Heroes: From Iceland's Top Doc To A Village Protector In India

The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role.

"It's really intense and it's really frightening," says Nicolena Loshonkohl in Roanoke, Va. She's a single mom with a 2-year-old daughter and lost her job at a hair salon a month ago. Loshonkohl is still waiting on the bulk of her unemployment benefits to start.

Unemployment Money Not Reaching Millions Of People Who Applied

Nearly 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, but a large portion have yet to receive any money. Freelancers and gig workers face some of the longest delays.

People shop at Fashion Valley mall in San Diego on Black Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.

Study Finds San Diego Residents Concerned About Spending On Holiday Gifts

More than three-quarters of survey respondents in San Diego expressed concern about overspending, while 20% of local respondents said to have their credit card debt paid off would be their dream gift to receive.

Rashad Robinson is president of Color of Change, one of the groups organizing an advertising boycott of Facebook for the month of July.

Over 400 Advertisers Hit Pause On Facebook, Threatening $70 Billion Juggernaut

Companies from Ford to Microsoft are part of a growing protest over how the social media giant handles hate speech and other harmful content.

Many Germans say cash is quick and easy to use and keeps transactions more private.

For Many Germans, Cash Is Still King

Average citizens in Germany carry more than 100 euros on them, significantly more than most of their European neighbors, and they keep big stashes at home.

Nevada caucus volunteers receive training for recording results Thursday in Las Vegas.

6 Things To Watch In The Nevada Caucuses

Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite, but does Elizabeth Warren peel away some progressives after a fiery debate performance? Former Vice President Biden has a lot on the line — and a lot to prove.

At St. John Eye Hospital in Gaza, a Palestinian surgeon removes a woman's cataract using surgery equipment branded with a sticker that says, in Arabic, "From The American People." U.S. funding subsidizes these surgeries for Palestinians who could not otherwise afford them, but funding cuts means subsidies will not continue, hospital administrators say.

U.S. Palestinian Aid Cuts Hit Gaza Hospitals, Jobs And Wallets

Cuts in U.S. aid to Gaza are being felt in poor communities where people are losing food vouchers and some medical services.

It's the first of the month, and rent is due for millions of Americans.

Rent Is Due Today, But Millions Of Americans Won't Be Paying

Housing activists are enlisting renters who can and can't pay rent starting May 1 to sign a pledge with the goal of putting pressure on landlords and policymakers.

Democratic presidential candidates, Sen. Bernie Sanders (left), Sen. Amy Klobuchar and businessman Tom Steyer raise their hands during a Democratic presidential primary debate on Friday at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.

5 Takeaways From The Last Democratic Debate Before The New Hampshire Primary

The pressure was on for the Democratic candidates. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar stood out, but is it too little too late? Others tried to draw clear distinctions.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted and seized 52,601 illegal firearms parts from China in recent months.

Customs Agents Make 'Unusual' Seizure Of Nearly 53,000 Chinese Gun Parts

The illegal stocks, muzzles and other items were intercepted in recent months. "There was no attempt to hide the importation attempt," CPB spokesperson Jaime Ruiz told NPR.

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