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Eduardo CastaÃ±eda-DÃaz, the Democratic challenger in the race for Washington state House in the 13th Legislative District, leads a march down Mattawa's main street July 29, 2020.

Farmworker Safety Takes Center Stage In Race For Central Washington State House Seat

Driving through Mattawa July 29, onlookers witnessed a seemingly jovial scene that sounded like a block party. But among the gritos of the mariachi and...

Residents exercise Sunday at Hagley Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. The country's border remains closed to foreign nationals, and New Zealanders returning home are forced to follow a strict 14-day quarantine.

In New Zealand, Life Was Ordinary Again With No Virus Spread, But It Didn't Last

The head of the World Health Organization had called the island nation "a global exemplar" for its success in controlling the virus. Four new cases emerge after 101 days with none.

Purdue Pharma, with headquarters in Stamford, Conn., was forced into bankruptcy last year by the opioid crisis. Pressure on the opioid front comes even as drug firms are producing medicines and providing services, including testing and vaccine development, needed to help slow the coronavirus pandemic.

Opioid Scandal Haunts Drug Companies As They Respond To Pandemic

Thousands of lawsuits that ground to a halt because of COVID-19 are moving forward again as local, state and federal courts reopen around the U.S.

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood says <em>The Old Guard</em> shows "the opposite side of what we all envision immortality to be."

'Everybody Deserves To Be Seen As A Hero,' Says 'Old Guard' Director

"Female characters are not [usually] the center of the story," filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood says. Her new movie follows a diverse group of world-weary warriors who've been alive for centuries.

Opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks at a news conference Monday in Minsk, Belarus, after the Belarusian presidential election.

Belarus Elections End With Landslide Winner — And Massive Protests

Five-term incumbent Alexander Lukashenko is declared the winner. Opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rejects the results.

The Evolution Of Ellen: A Talk Show Host Faces New Scrutiny

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has made major strides for LGBTQ representation. However, she's come under scrutiny lately after reported allegations about how her staff is treated.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Primary Challenge In Minnesota

Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a primary challenge Tuesday for reelection in her Minneapolis-area district. She's facing questions about whether she's more interested in her district or personal fame.

In a ruling Monday, a California judge said Lyft and Uber have refused to comply with a California law, known as AB5, passed last year that was supposed to make it harder for companies in the state to hire workers as contractors.

California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees

Uber and Lyft have been fighting California over whether drivers are employees, entitled to benefits, or independent contractors. A state judge orders them to consider all those drivers employees.

Becca Mancari: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Nashville-based rock musician recorded a five-song set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

Hong Kong police officers search the newsroom of the <em>Apple Daily</em> newspaper Monday after arresting the paper's publisher, Jimmy Lai.

Beijing Attempts To Remake Hong Kong In Its Image As National Security Law Takes Hold

Educators, journalists, political figures and ordinary citizens have been intimidated and even arrested as China moves to stifle protest and civil society with its new law.

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