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A man wears a mask made from dried banana leaf in the eastern Congolese city of Bukavu. The unusual choice of material is likely meant as a protest against the government requirement of mask-wearing in public, with a stiff fine for violators.

PHOTOS: The Masks Of Congo Are Worn To Protect, To Protest — And To Strike A Pose

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, citizens are required by law to wear a mask in public. But the face coverings can have many meanings and materials — including banana leaves.

New York Rep. Eliot Engel Faces AOC-style Challenge To House Seat

Longtime New York Democratic Rep. Eliot Engel faces a strong primary challenge this week from progressive candidate Jamaal Bowman.

Residents wade in a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai on August 4, 2019.

COVID-19 Is Mucking Up Mumbai's Plans To Prepare For Monsoon Season

The pandemic is making it tough for the authorities to protect the city and its overcrowded slums from waterborne diseases and flooding.

China says it's suspending imports from a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Arkansas after the company confirmed more than 200 coronavirus cases at the facility.

China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant In Arkansas

The country's customs office said shipments from the plant would be temporarily suspended, while products that have already arrived will be seized.

<p>Scientists place silverspot butterfly caterpillars on a steep hillside at Saddle Mountain</p>

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said it's facing a $22 million budget gap due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Clark Atlanta University and alumna Pinky Cole are teaming up to offer full scholarships to Rayshard Brooks' four children, who range in age from 1 to 13 years old.

Clark Atlanta University Announces Full Scholarships For Rayshard Brooks' Children

The university is partnering with alumna Pinky Cole to offer full scholarships to the four children of Rayshard Brooks, who was killed by Atlanta police at a Wendy's drive-through earlier this month.

DACA Recipient Dads Celebrate Father's Day And SCOTUS Ruling

For Father's Day, DACA recipient fathers share their feelings in light of the Supreme Court's ruling, which allows more than 600,000 immigrants to stay in the U.S.

'New Yorker' Artist On The Importance Of Cartoonists In Protest Movements

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Liz Montague, a contributing cartoonist for The New Yorker, about the role of a cartoonist during a time of social protest.

The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, Bubba Wallace had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.

Noose Left In Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace's Garage Stall At Racetrack

The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.

Sudan Archives: Tiny Desk Concert

Sudan Archives draws inspiration from Irish and African traditional music. Watch her channel both in this Tiny Desk concert.

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