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The Japanese army forced some 200,000 women into sexual slavery during World War II. They were known as "comfort women." This special report tells the stories of the survivors in the Philippines.

Chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the NFL's plans to return in September. He tells Morning Edition that the league has an extensive testing program but won't be instituting a "bubble."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week said that COVID-19 spreads "most commonly" through air — then took it back. Is this something I should be worried about?

San Francisco and Sacramento on Wednesday became the latest cities in California to announce that public school students will not return to classrooms when the new term begins because of surges in coronavirus cases and delays in getting test results back.

"I was reassured Wednesday of why I have no faith in the legal system, in the police, in the law," Tamika Palmer said in a statement. "They are not made to protect us Black and brown people."

The council unanimously directed city staff to prepare applications for groups to use open space in the city's parks free of charge and with minimal paperwork.

Many churches have moved worship services online, but there are some problems technology can't solve. Pastoral associate Kathie Amidei says she must find new ways "to be a conduit of God's love."

The University of Michigan says coronavirus concerns make debate logistics too difficult for the school to pull off.

The National Academy of Sciences report includes an updated review of the evidence from around the world and a set of recommendations on mitigation strategies for the coronavirus in school settings.

Eurie Stamps was killed during a drug raid at his home. Police were reportedly looking for his stepson and another man. Prosecutors said the shooting was accidental and the officer wasn't charged.