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NPR politics, science and national correspondents relay the latest news on the response in the United States to the coronavirus epidemic.

The U.S. is the largest funder of the World Health Organization. But President Trump says the WHO "blew it" during the pandemic, and some critics say China has too much influence.

Construction workers have been deemed essential in many places that are under shelter-in-place orders. But not all construction projects may be equally essential.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave Americans a much-needed on-screen escape in the 1930s. You can find their dance numbers online, but critic Bob Mondello recommends you watch their films in full.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign Wednesday, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden uncontested for the Democratic nomination.

Writer and screenwriter Ben Philippe shares the books he's reading while he's stuck at home during the coronavirus social distancing.

The Pentagon aide's secret recordings of conversations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky helped lead to the impeachment of President Clinton in the late 1990s.

Millions of people in Africa are at high risk for COVID-19 and lack reliable access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the spread of the disease.

The number of people seeking jobless benefits shot up again last week, as 6.6 million more of the unemployed filed first-time claims. Much of the economy has shut down, leaving millions out of work.

In its latest salvo, the Federal Reserve announced $2.3 trillion in new lending programs in an effort to keep businesses and local governments afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.