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Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

The Democratic Nomination Is Now In View For Joe Biden — And 5 Other Takeaways

The former vice president's win in Michigan, in particular, has solidified Biden's place as the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee.

The Democratic Nomination Is Now In View For Joe Biden — And 5 Other Takeaways

The former vice president's win in Michigan, in particular, has solidified Biden's place as the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee.

A sign at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is shown in this photo, Feb. 5, 2020.

MCAS Miramar Prepares To Quarantine Some Cruise Ship Passengers

San Diego County health officials on Monday confirmed the county's first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in a local resident.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., seated left center, talks Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., during a House Judiciary Committee markup in December. On Monday, both Gaetz and Collins said they were imposing self-quarantines after coming in contact with someone infected with coronavirus.

Meadows, Other Members Of Congress Self-Quarantine After CPAC Coronavirus Exposure

Reps. Collins, Gaetz and Meadows are the latest lawmakers to self-quarantine following concerns over possible exposure to Covid-19.

The University of Washington in Seattle is one of several U.S. campuses that have canceled in-person classes in response to the spread of the coronavirus.

More Than 40 Colleges Cancel In-Person Classes In Response To Coronavirus

Many schools paused in-person classes after students or staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Others say the cancellations are a precaution.

How Important Are The Black And Latino Votes In This Election?

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to political scientists Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Christina Greer about the importance — and nuances — of black and Latino voters in the Democratic primaries.

A bottle of hand sanitizer is seen during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday. Lawmakers are preparing to what to do if coronavirus hits the Capitol.

Capitol Hill Installs Precautions, Contingency Plans For Coronavirus Outbreak

The focus remains on keeping Congress open. There haven't been any discussions of shutting down public galleries or limiting tours.

Afghan Taliban militants and villagers celebrate the U.S. peace deal Monday in the Alingar district of Laghman Province. The group resumed offensive operations against Afghan security forces this week, ending a partial truce.

Despite Bloody Week In Afghanistan, U.S. Pushes Taliban Peace Talks Forward

Afghanistan's president is resisting a promised prisoner swap, the Taliban has resumed attacks, but U.S. officials are pushing both sides to sit down for a political settlement to end the war.

Travelers have lots of new coronavirus-related questions about booking — and canceling — flights.

Coronavirus Travel Tips: To Fly Or Not To Fly? What Happens If You Cancel?

Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.

President Trump holds up the $8 billion coronavirus emergency funding bill after signing it at the White House as Health Secretary Alex Azar looks on.

Trump Visits CDC After Coronavirus Fears Throw Schedule Into Chaos

The president was set to visit the CDC. Plans screeched to a halt when the CDC thought a staffer had coronavirus — and then suddenly revived when a test came back clear.

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