Prime Minister Omar Razzaz tells NPR Jordan is determined to protect the most vulnerable and "went for a very different model ... based on social solidarity." There have been just 11 COVID-19 deaths.

Images of federal officers making arrests have alarmed critics who think President Trump is using the officers to trample civil rights and paint himself as a law-in-order candidate ahead of elections.

Some 200 federal law enforcement officers have been sent to the city as part of a controversial program to fight violent crime. Mayor Quinton Lucas says he did not request the support.

The White House is considering a number of economic sanctions to cut off the hugely popular Chinese-owned app from U.S. users over national security concerns.

It’s never too early to teach kids about financial literacy. With that in mind, the public radio show Marketplace and the popular podcast Brains On! have created a new podcast for kids -- and their families -- to learn about money and how to manage it wisely.

Former California Gov. Jerry Brown served the state in the 1970s but returned to power again nearly 30 years later, from 2011 to 2019.

The killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racism.

New claims for unemployment benefits rise to 1.4 million, a sign that the labor market is deteriorating as businesses close their doors again after the pandemic intensifies.

The agreement, which includes $105 billion for schools, is meant to be a starting point for bipartisan talks on a final bill.

More than 30 states have asked the National Guard to help safeguard the 2020 election from cyber threats.