On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council backed a measure that would make grocery stores give their workers $5 dollar hazard pay raises.

For many Angelenos, the area code associated with their phone number is more than just three digits -- it’s an identity.

During the coronavirus pandemic, housing demand trends have shifted rapidly as more people work from home— major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco have seen rents drop, while prices have gone up in suburbs and mid-sized cities.

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with UCLA’s Dr. Timothy Brewer.

The pandemic has sidelined so many of our usual activities, but for high school athletes, the implications of no organized sports because of the coronavirus are farther-reaching than just missing a season.

At least 70% of people will need to be immune from the coronavirus before COVID-19 can recede through a process known as herd immunity. Vaccines can play a role. But reaching the goal won't be easy.

The Department of Homeland Security recently issued a bulletin warning of violence by domestic extremists. NPR takes a snapshot of the current threat.

Robert Grenier oversaw CIA's counterterrorism operations from 2004 to 2006. He argues that counterinsurgency tactics used overseas are needed to fight extremists such as those who stormed the Capitol.

New CEO will be Andy Jassy, the head of Amazon's cloud computing division. "As much as I still tap dance into the office, I'm excited about this transition.," Bezos said.

Japan is extending the state of emergency for one more month. The move comes despite a mounting toll on the economy and the threat of bumping up against the country's Summer Olympics preparations.