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Afghans are holding historic peace talks and the status of women is one of the most difficult issues they'll have to resolve.

To end climate change, millions of homes will have to stop heating with fossil fuels. It's possible, and can even save money. Entrepreneur Donnel Baird is trying to make it happen.

Poll workers had a chance to catch their breath as the early voting rush slowed this weekend across Mecklenburg County, although turnout remains higher than usual ahead of Election Day.

President Trump won North Carolina by nearly four percentage points in 2016. But the way he won it surprised longtime political observers, including a stunning victories Richmond, Bladen and Robeson counties — places that had voted for Barack Obama twice. Robeson, a minority-majority county, was particularly surprising.

Going out to eat just isn't the same during the coronavirus pandemic. But Charlotte Black Restaurant Week is forging ahead, letting restaurants participate for free and implementing safety guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.

As the parts of the U.S. experience a surge in new COVID-19 cases, other countries are also seeing a spike in infections.

In a memo, Joe Biden's campaign manager cautioned supporters not to get complacent, despite his polling lead over President Trump.

The U.S. command and control structure remains unaffected by the news that President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus. But it underscores America's troubled response to the pandemic.

Now that President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, NPR checks in with what that means for life and work at the White House and what is known about living with COVID-19.

At political events held by the Trump campaign this week, people may have come into contact with the coronavirus. NPR discusses whether contact tracing could possibly be done.

Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., says President Trump has failed in his response to the pandemic. He talked to NPR after Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar's testimony before a House subcommittee.

President Trump's positive test for the coronavirus raises many questions — about both the government and his reelection campaign.

An Asian giant hornet fell off researchers' radar during their latest attempt to find its nest. The team is racing to exterminate the invasive species before it devastates U.S. bee populations.

At StoryCorps, Brian McConnell said he's found his "calling" as a Delta Honor Guard Coordinator. The volunteer group honors the remains of military members killed in active duty.

NPR's Scott Simons speaks about enrollment and COVID-19 rates with Todd Simmons, Associate Vice-Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University, and school student body president, Brenda Caldwell.

Thomas Kahikina Ching of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, lost his jobs because of the pandemic and decided to grow his own food. He explains how he went from DJ and tour guide to backyard farmer.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director John Maggio about his new documentary on cyberwarfare called The Perfect Weapon.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about football's coronavirus problem and the baseball playoffs.

Vinnie Cervantes of the Denver Alliance for Street Reponse tells NPR's Scott Simon about a program that diverts some 911 calls to paramedics and mental health experts, rather than police.

The Labour Party now controls a majority of seats in Parliament, giving it a strong mandate to govern. The 40-year-old Jacinda Ardern has promised to be a voice for all New Zealanders.