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Hot sunny skies are drying out vegetation in San Diego's east county, raising the risk of wildfire on May 4, 2020.

San Diego County Leaders Form Plans for Wildfire Season During COVID-19 Pandemic

San Diego County leaders, joined by Cal Fire and the local Red Cross, urged San Diegans Wednesday to prepare for a wildfire season that might be unlike anything the region has seen.

A member of FDNY EMS gives a thumbs up while receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine in late December. By mid-January, New York City Medical Reserve Corps volunteers also were mobilized to help with the vaccine effort.

Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Deployed To Help With Vaccination

Cadres of volunteers, mostly medical professionals, are part of a little-known federal emergency program launched in the aftermath of 9/11. Increasingly, states are deploying them against COVID-19.

Kevin Mandia, the chief executive of FireEye, says the prominent cyber-security firm was hacked recently by an unnamed foreign country. FireEye helps protect government and private computer networks around the world. Mandia is shown here at a 2015 conference in San Francisco.

Top Cyber Firm, FireEye, Says It's Been Hacked By A Foreign Govt.

The California-based company is often called by governments and companies around the world to protect against hacks and respond to breaches. FireEye acknowledged that some valuable tools were stolen.

Welsh Doctor On Getting Vaccinated Against The Coronavirus

The United Kingdom has begun mass vaccination against the coronavirus. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matthew Morgan, an intensive care unit doctor in Wales, who received his first dose Monday.

President Biden, with Vice President Harris behind him, speaks about the American Rescue Plan in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday.

The COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed. What's Biden's Next Big Move?

Democrats passed the $1.9 trillion bill on a party-line vote, and Republicans do not appear ready to compromise on infrastructure, voting rights, the minimum wage, immigration or much else.

In this April 1, 2020, file photo Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the California Health and Human Services, gestures to a chart showing the impact of the mandatory stay-at-home orders, during a news conference in Rancho Cordova, Calif.

California Warns Of Rising Virus Cases, Broad Transmission

California’s top health official says coronavirus cases are expected to continue to climb in the state and everyday activities now carry a much greater risk of infection.

President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani speaks during an appearance before the Michigan House Oversight Committee on Dec. 2 in Lansing, Mich. Several days later, it was revealed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

After Giuliani Hearing Last Week, Michigan House Is Accused Of COVID-19 Violations

Following an employee complaint, Michigan's House of Representatives is being investigated over alleged coronavirus safety breaches, but state senators will continue to meet.

President Trump has promised to protect patients with preexisting conditions at campaign rallies, but he has not explained how he plans to do that.

If The ACA Falls, Protecting Preexisting Conditions Could Be Harder Than It Sounds

Though the Trump administration is trying to dismantle the Affordable Care Act in court, it's vowed that people with health problems will still be able to get insured. Here's why that could be tricky.

President Biden speaks at the State Department on Feb. 4 as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on. "We've elevated the status of cyber issues within our government," said Biden, whose administration is investigating a major cyber breach blamed on Russia.

Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy

President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.

A federal field hospital set up at Palomar Medical Center Escondido for the expected surge in COVID-19 patients, April 23, 2020,

California Sees Near-Record Deaths, Modest Signs Of Hope

California had a near-record number of daily coronavirus deaths as pandemic cases strained hospitals and reduced normal intensive care space to a record low. Yet Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that there are hints residents may be heeding medical officials’ increasingly desperate calls for caution during the holidays.

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