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A woman wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks in front of he Olympic Rings on Tuesday in Tokyo. North Korea says it will not attend the games over COVID-19 fears.

Citing Pandemic Fears, North Korea Says It Won't Attend Tokyo Olympics

Pyongyang will skip the games, shattering South Korea's hopes that the games might revive stalled peace talks between the bitter rivals.

All Oregonians Over 16 Eligible for COVID Vaccine by April 19

Oregon Governor Kate Brown has announced that all Oregonians over 16 will be eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 19. In a statement…

Minneapolis Police Lt. Johnny Mercil testifies Tuesday in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin. Mercil told jurors that the technique Chauvin used to restrain George Floyd was not taught by the police.

Chauvin's Restraint On Floyd's Neck Isn't Taught By Police, Use-Of-Force Trainer Says

Lt. Johnny Mercil and Sgt. Ker Yang are the latest in a string of police officials who are testifying about the department's training and Derek Chauvin's use of force against George Floyd.

Lakisa Muhammad at home in Maricopa, Ariz. Muhammad says Black birth workers like herself are "essentially soldiers on the battlefield" in a line of work that is more than 90% white.

In Arizona, Birth Workers Of Color Fight For More Access

As the state weighs legislation that could help expand access to doulas for expecting mothers, birth workers from minority communities worry new standards could leave them on the outside looking in.

People wait in their vehicles to get vaccinated last week at a drive-through site at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. President Biden announced an April 19 deadline for all states to open eligibility to individuals ages 18 and up.

Biden Says All Adults Will Be Vaccine Eligible By April 19

The president said states must open vaccine eligibility to all U.S. residents 18 and older by April 19, about two weeks ahead of his initial May 1 deadline.

Amtrak has proposed a plan for new and enhanced rail connections across the United States.

As Biden Pushes Major Rail Investments, Amtrak's 2035 Map Has People Talking

"You and your family could travel coast to coast without a single tank of gas onboard a high-speed train," President Biden said. The map shows 30 new routes across the U.S. that funding could create.

Rising Tide: Powerful U.S. Growth Set To Lift Global Economy, IMF Says

The International Monetary Fund predicts the U.S. economy will grow at its fastest pace in decades this year, lifting the outlook for worldwide economic growth.

A Daughter Struggles To Escape Her Mother's Shadow In 'Libertie'

What if a child doesn't share a parent's ambition? Kaitlyn Greenidge's novel is inspired by the life of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney-Steward, the third Black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S.

Chuck Berry, Rosanne Cash and The Beatles all performed memorable songs about rock's definitive instrument.

A Complete Playlist About 'Strumming The Six String'

What are the best songs about literally playing the guitar?

Musicians' Desperation Highlights Turkey's Economic Problems

Stories of desperation among musicians are highlighting the economic problems facing Turkey, which started before the pandemic and have gotten worse since.

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