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Though COVID-19 has captured the headlines, influenza places a huge burden on the health care system. This year's flu shot provides good protection, the CDC says, so do get one if you haven't already.

Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates.

As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had himself sworn in for a second term, rival Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah took the presidential oath of office in a competing ceremony.

Saudi Arabia's erratic crown prince Mohammed bin Salman spent the weekend playing brinksmanship in oil markets and crushing dissent at home, raising alarms again about his leadership.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mayor Darrell Steinberg on how he plans to keep the Sacramento Bee from losing its local and independent roots after the newspaper's owner has declared bankruptcy.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday declared the entire country a "red zone," meaning people should stay home except for work and emergencies.

The findings of the interim report were released a day before the anniversary of the crash of Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

Top administration officials will meet with House and Senate Republicans Tuesday to discuss economic relief for workers and small businesses. Democrats, however, signaled they are not on board.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has a long history with Detroit, and his path to winning Michigan in the primary and in November could run through the city and its African American voters.

As vice president, Biden visited Detroit nearly a dozen times, more than President Barack Obama. He was in Detroit again on Monday, this time campaigning before Michigan's Tuesday primary.