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Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., here in February, is temporarily stepping aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee during the investigation of his stock sales. He has denied any wrongdoing.

Burr To Step Down As Intelligence Chairman During Probe Of Stock Sell-Off

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., is stepping aside during the Justice Department's investigation, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement Thursday.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, shown here in Hungary's parliament in March, has been criticized for legislation that allows him to govern by decree for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

European Parliament Lawmakers Demand Punishment For Hungary Over Emergency Powers

The lawmakers demanded Thursday that European Union leaders punish Hungary's government for using the COVID-19 pandemic to grab power via a new law allowing the prime minister to rule by decree.

New Takes On Bach And Handel Delight The Ears During The Pandemic

Two new CDs of serious music feels just right: Johnny Gandelsman plays violin transcriptions of Bach's Complete Cello Suites, and Kate Lindsey sings arias by Handel, Haydn, and Scarlatti on Arianna.

Californians enjoy the Manhattan and Hermosa beaches on Wednesday, the first day that Los Angeles County allowed beaches to reopen after a six-week closure during the coronavirus pandemic.

Manhattan Beach Mayor On Reopening Los Angeles County Beaches: 'It's Our Culture'

Some people worry reopening beaches may lead to more COVID-19 cases, but Mayor Richard Montgomery says the coastline is large enough to facilitate safe social distancing.

Palouse Falls State Park is home to Washington's official state waterfall -- and large crowds in the spring runoff season.

Like A Scene Out of 'Mad Max': Washington And Oregon State Parks Struggle To Address Crowds

Mother’s Day at Palouse Falls State Park in southeastern Washington looked like a scene out of the movie Mad Max . Massive RVs sped down the gravel...

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Might Affect States With Big Tourism Economies

States across the country are starting to reopen. Some of them — like Florida, Maine and Colorado — have big tourism economies. But the coronavirus pandemic might affect summer vacations this year.

Sam Sterling skis over a crusty layer of snow in the mountains off the Denali Highway in Interior Alaska this month.

While The Tourists Are Away, Alaskans Will Play

Normally Alaskans endure a crush of summer tourists and restricted access to some sites. But in this season of staycations they'll have the run of the place, and are being courted with special deals.

London's Heathrow Airport is one of the few in the world continuing to allow unrestricted international arrivals. The British government says it will soon require travelers to quarantine for 14 days.

Countries Slammed Their Borders Shut To Stop Coronavirus. But Is It Doing Any Good?

An analysis by NPR finds many nations are tossing aside international health regulations and imposing strict travel restrictions. Experts say the benefits are likely to be small.

Members of the House stand after they passed the $2 trillion-plus coronavirus stimulus package in March at the Capitol.

Debate Over Reopening Puts Partisan Divide On Full Display

Many Republicans are taking a controversial stance by reopening without sufficient testing in place and are blaming Democrats for the country's current economic woes.

Madison, Wis., Responds To State Supreme Court Striking Down Stay Home Order

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway about the state's supreme ruling against the governor's stay-at-home order and how her city is keeping its people safe.

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