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At least six California prison guards were fired for sexual misconduct between 2014 and 2018, according to records released under a new state law. Advocates say more inmate protections are needed.

As Georgia and South Carolina move toward reopening, some public health officials say it's premature. Local elected leaders say they need help to protect their communities from the pandemic.

Five years ago, the death of Baltimore resident Freddie Gray in police custody sparked civil unrest. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with West Baltimore community organizer Ray Kelly.

The French are facing social disparities in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. With long bread lines and tensions with police, the Paris suburbs are faring poorly under the lockdown.

Turkey's next presidential elections are three years away. But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party might call them next year to catch the opposition parties flat-footed.

Public health officials say a promising coronavirus vaccine is on its way in 2021. But does that matter if only half of Americans say they're willing to get such a vaccination?

Changes at the U.S. Postal Service - and the pandemic - have workers and customers noticing significant slowdowns in the Philadelphia area. Some worry about the upcoming election in this swing state.

"I didn't call them to come help my brother die," Joe Prude told NPR. "I called them to come help me get my brother some help."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Gluck of The Athletic about NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate battle flag at all of its events and properties.

Florida is facing a surge in coronavirus cases. Miami's local government is sending teams of health officials door to door in some neighborhoods to drop off supplies and educate residents.