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11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic

In 2020, NPR created and published more than a dozen comics for the pandemic — everything from how to explain it to kids to how to help the older people in your life.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, center, walks out of court with his lawyers after being granted bail Wednesday, nearly three weeks after he was arrested over fraud and national security-related charges.

Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Released On Bail

The media tycoon was arrested nearly three weeks ago for allegedly violating the terms of his office lease. He was subsequently charged under China's new Hong Kong national security law.

Church Journalist On Why He Thinks Mormonism Is The Most American Religion

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with McKay Coppins of The Atlantic about his article "The Most American Religion" as the Mormon Church celebrates its 200th anniversary.

U.S. Sees A Spike In Contact Tracing Workers, NPR Survey Shows

The latest results from NPR's contact tracing survey finds a sharp increase in staffing since October, with the national workforce now topping 70,000.

This image from a Columbus police body camera shows the moments before Officer Adam Coy fatally shoots Andre Maurice Hill early Tuesday.

Ohio Officer's Bodycam Shows He Shot Unarmed Black Man Within 10 Seconds Of Encounter

The Columbus Division of Police released silent video of the fatal shooting Wednesday. The officer who fired the shots has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Like many of his colleagues, postal worker Rickey Ramirez is working overtime to keep up with the crush of Christmas deliveries. Many packages are likely to be delivered after Dec. 25.

Millions Of Christmas Gifts May Arrive Late Due To Overload At The Postal Service

"We're really busy. It's been unbearable," sighed Manny Huenchunir, a Postal Service truck driver who was unloading and reloading crates of mail at a post office outside Boston on Tuesday night.

U.K. And EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

The European Union and British government have announced a last-minute trade deal to avert a chaotic economic breakup when the United Kingdom's Brexit transition ends.

A woman undergoes antibody testing before an injection of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine known as Sputnik V at an outpatient clinic in Grozny earlier this week.

Putin Promotes Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine, But Most Russians Are Skeptical

The Russian leader has touted Sputnik V, as the vaccine is known, but more than half of Russians say they don't want to take it.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a press conference Sunday. Congress is scrambling after President Trump blasted a major aid and spending package that lawmakers passed Monday.

'All Is Not Calm': Congress Scrambles After Trump Blasts COVID-19 Relief Package

Democrats and Republicans separately took the president up on two of his suggestions: increasing direct payments to Americans and decreasing foreign aid. Each party blocked the other's measure.

James Harden of the Houston Rockets was fined $50,000 for violating the NBA's health and safety protocols. He's seen on the court during a preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 17.

How The Rockets-Thunder Delay Could Foreshadow Challenges To This NBA Season

The NBA postponed the Wednesday game after three Rockets players had positive or inconclusive coronavirus tests and four others were in quarantine. It left the team without enough players to play.

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