Washington seeing "fall surge" of COVID cases, experts urge safe holiday celebrations
Spokane is one of 15 counties in Washington reaching or passing peak levels of new COVID-19 cases.
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Most COVID-19 cases in schools are not transmitted in the classroom, says Dr. Lutz
An NPR report found few links between in-person schooling and COVID-19 transmission. County health officer Dr. Bob Lutz says this could be the case in Spokane, too.
Majority think Russia will interfere in midterm elections
More than half of American adults say they believe it's likely there will be Russian interference in November's midterm elections, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll released on Wednesday.
Chinese company producing Trump 2020 flags, despite looming trade war
Flags for President Donald Trump's re-election campaign are being produced in China, one of the flag manufacturers said in an interview on NPR, despite a looming trade war.
McCain in book excerpt: 'I don't know how much longer I'll be here'
Republican Sen. John McCain is sharing his thoughts about his battle with cancer, writing, "I don't know how much longer I'll be here," according to an excerpt of his new book shared with NPR and read aloud by the senator himself.
New Orleans clubs: 'Tank' Ball's favorites
Whimsical, sweet, funny and charismatic. That's how Tarriona "Tank" Ball describes her music.
Carl Kasell, longtime NPR newscaster, dead at 84
Carl Kassell, a fixture on NPR for more than 30 years on "Morning Edition" and later its quiz show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!," died Tuesday from complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 84.
Garrison Keillor's successor addresses scandal
During this weekend's episode of "A Prairie Home Companion," host Chris Thile addressed the elephant in the room.
Frank Deford, renowned sportswriter, dies at 78
Frank Deford, the renowned sportswriter and commentator, has died. He was 78.
