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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she is postponing legislative elections slated for Sept. 6 due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Critics say it will further erode the Chinese territory's autonomy.

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert agreed to pay a $50,000 fine and admit to 11 counts of ethics violations, including the misuse of official funds. He says he's settling a "time-consuming" process.

Democrats and Republicans met over the weekend but still appeared far apart on a next relief measure.

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in North Dakota.

Federal regulators issue a new rule that removes a key provision crafted during the Obama administration. Lenders no longer have to check that borrowers can repay a loan.

Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council is on the ground in Yemen. The United Nations is asking for funding as tens of thousands are already starving to death and millions more go hungry.

Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.

If you've been delaying routine medical care in the past year, now's the time to catch up, doctors say. The consequences of missing some key screenings and health checkups can be lethal.

NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

An Atlanta native, Jordan started out as a prominent civil rights lawyer before building a career as a power broker in politics and business.