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A protester holds a sign reading "The Oceans Are Rising But So Are We" at an Amazon employee walkout in Seattle, as part of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20, 2019. At some companies, employees are putting increasing pressure on their bosses to act on climate change.

Better Late Than Never? Big Companies Scramble To Make Lofty Climate Promises

Pressure is mounting on CEOs as everyone from investors to employees sounds the alarm about the climate crisis. Some companies are responding, but even ambitious targets won't be enough on their own.

The Museum of Modern Art reminds visitors to practice safe distancing, in August in N.Y.C. Efforts to fight COVID-19 "decreased dramatically" over the summer, researchers say.

Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead-Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds

Social distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19.

U.K. Authorizes Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

The U.K. has formally approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first Western country to approve its use for the general public.

Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Michael Sherwin (left) is overseeing the massive criminal investigation of Wednesday's assault on the U.S. Capitol.

D.C.'s Acting U.S. Attorney Calls Scope Of Capitol Investigation 'Unprecedented'

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia describes how investigators are building their case.

Katie Engelhart details the right-to-die movement in her new book, The Inevitable. She says that many patients in the U.S. are forced to act alone, without their loved one's knowledge, because they fear their loved ones will be prosecuted after the fact.

Inside The Fight For The Right To Die: Logistical And Ethical Challenges

Katie Engelhart explores the complexity of physician-assisted death in the book The Inevitable. She says patients seeking to end their own lives sometimes resort to veterinary drugs from overseas.

The speed of COVID-19 vaccine development, along with concerns about political interference with the process, has left some health care workers on the fence about getting COVID-19 vaccines.

Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

President Trump on Friday signed about $484 billion more in relief funds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.

Michelle Kuppersmith's doctor recommended a bone marrow biopsy after suspecting she had a rare blood disorder. Though the biopsy was done by an in-network provider at an in-network hospital, Kuppersmith learned she was on the hook for $2,400 for out-of-network genetic profiling.

A Genetic Test For A Microscopic Problem Came With A Jumbo Price Tag

Molecular diagnostics are at the frontier of medical science. But along with precise information about health, the tests raise billing questions that can create a minefield for patients.

A dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is prepared in a syringe before a second round of vaccinations were administered at Beaumont Health in Southfield, Mich.

Biden's Plan To Release More Vaccine Is A Gamble. Is It Worth The Risk?

Experts argue that pushing out more COVID-19 vaccine doses to states sooner may be a good idea, even if it means there's a chance some people's second dose gets delayed.

London sends a message about how to reduce the risk of exposure to the newly detected U.K. variant.

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself From The U.K. Variant?

The newly detected strain — dubbed B.1.1.7 — appears to be more contagious. What precautions might be effective in trying to keep from getting infected?

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