NPR's Michel Martin speaks with MIT professor Sinan Aral about his new book, The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health – and How we Must Adapt.

In Jefferson County, W.V., when school shut down last spring, bus drivers continued working, delivering meals to kids in need.

President Trump is expected to announce federal judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court.

A source told NPR Republicans are expecting President Trump to announce he is nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

A source tells NPR that President Trump is expected to announce federal judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Vaccine maker Novavax is starting a large coronavirus vaccine trial in the U.K. Gregory Glenn, the company's president of research and development, talks with NPR about how vaccines are tested.

"People want to see and be able to judge the facts for themselves," Gov. Andy Beshear says. He reflects on the decision not to charge any officers in Taylor's death and what can be done now.

Top Space Force leaders say gender and racial diversity are a core part of the mission. But past indicators present a troubling picture.

Streaming service Peacock is making history with Larry Wilmore and Amber Ruffin as hosts of two late-night talk shows. They're the first Black male and female hosts to form such a programming block.

A few evacuees from California's massive Creek Fire are being allowed to return to their homes to assess the damage, but they need to be ready to leave again at any moment.