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Doug Jones plays an amphibious creature that attracts the attention of Sally Hawkins' cleaning woman in "The Shape of Water."

Top Ten Films Of 2017

KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando picks the best films of the year

"I had one day, I worked six hours and made $50. It really wasn't worth it. ... But it doesn't happen that often," says Hilary Gordon, who works as a shopper for the grocery-delivery app Instacart in Sacramento, Calif. "The other day I worked 11-and-a-half hours and made $265. Great? No. But good."

Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries

After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.

Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y..

Video Of Audience At Chainsmokers Concert Prompts New York To Investigate

The Safe & Sound fundraiser, held Saturday in Southampton, drew rebukes after video emerged showing audience members dancing close together. Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted, "I am appalled."

Twitter confirmed that it had placed temporary restrictions on the account of Donald Trump Jr., shown here speaking at an event in Phoenix last month.

Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation

The company said Trump Jr.'s account would be limited for 12 hours. It said the president's son put out a tweet with "misleading and potentially harmful" information about the coronavirus.

A federal judge found that Michael Cohen's return to prison earlier this month was a violation of his first amendment rights. Cohen, shown here in May, had previously been granted home due to coronavirus concerns.

Judge Orders Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Released From Prison

Cohen was returned to prison earlier this month after he was released in May over coronavirus concerns. As part of his home confinement, Cohen was ordered not to speak to the media or publish a book.

Chuck Coma in his mother's kitchen. Since his return from a federal prison in Butner, N.C., he experiences flashbacks from war and his time in jail.

When A Prisoner Returns Home With A Brain Injury, Freedom Isn't So Free

Chuck Coma was one of the thousands of people assaulted in federal prisons each year. His cellmate nearly killed him. But it's now up to his family to take care of him.

Amid the nationwide reappraisal of racist monuments, the environmental group Sierra Club said Wednesday that "it's time to take down some of our own monuments" including of its founder, John Muir.

Taking Down Its 'Own Monuments,' Sierra Club Assesses The Racism Of John Muir

Citing anti-racism protests, the group said it was re-examining the legacy of its founder and the racist views he espoused. The Sierra Club also noted early members included prominent eugenicists.

C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven't been exposed to the coronavirus, the actual infection rate is roughly 10 times higher. Data released on Tuesday showed the results of analyzed samples from 10 regions, including the New York City area.

Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed

Data from the CDC estimates that roughly 10 times the amount of people have the virus than have been documented. The number is still far below what experts say would be needed for widespread immunity.

A CH-53 helicopter waits on the tarmac at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, July 20, 2018.

Miramar USMC Pilots Face Decision On Record Retention Bonus Offer

The Marine Corps is trying to counter a pilot shortage that impacts all of the services.

After covering anti-police brutality protests in May, photojournalists Nicole Hester, Matthew Hatcher and Seth Herald (who took this photo) were shot with rubber pellets by Detroit Police Cpl. Daniel Debono in an "unprovoked" attack, according to prosecutors. Debono faces three counts of felonious assault.

Detroit Officer Charged Over Journalists Being Shot With Rubber Pellets

Prosecutors accuse Cpl. Daniel Debono of firing the nonlethal rounds at the three photographers, all of whom were covering anti-racism protests. Debono faces three counts of felonious assault.

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