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NPR surveyed all 50 states to find out how many people they have doing contact tracing — one of the essential tools for keeping outbreaks from flaring up. Look up your state to see how it's doing.

An Australian couple found a button from a World War II uniform and a tag at the former site of a U.S. military base. The family of the late Harold Henderson says they didn't know the items were lost.

Dame Vera Lynn lifted the spirits of British troops abroad during World War II. She was best known for performing hits such as "We'll Meet Again."

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin (D) about the Supreme Court's DACA decision.

Lloyd's of London and pub chain Greene King said they'd donate to charities helping minority communities. A research project documented that founders of the companies received money linked to slavery.

Some religious Jewish settlers are mounting vocal opposition as the prime minister prepares to annex parts of the territory. The wider Israeli public is confused and unenthused by the prospect.

With 12,881 new infections, Thursday's daily tally is India's highest so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruled out another national lockdown, saying it's too painful for the economy.

The Redcoat Band will no longer play "Tara's Theme" from the controversial film. And it already has an apt replacement in mind: the official state song, best known for Ray Charles' rendition.

Virginians waiting for the state-owned Robert E. Lee monument to come down will have to wait a while longer. Thursday morning, a Richmond judge extended…

Along with George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, the name Marcus David Peters has also been on the lips of protestors in Richmond. Peters died two years ago.…