The Special Sauce That Makes Some Vaccines Work Adjuvants play a crucial role in many vaccines' effectiveness. Some scientists say there needs to be more research into developing a wider variety of adjuvants because of how important they are. Joe Palca
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Tests Positive For The Coronavirus DeWine was tested on Thursday as part of a protocol to meet with President Trump. He's the second governor known to have tested positive for the virus. Alana Wise
Michelle Obama Says She's Dealing With 'Low-Grade Depression' Amid Quarantine Obama described trouble sleeping and periods throughout the quarantine in which she has felt down: "Spiritually, these are not ... fulfilling times." Laurel Wamsley
Brides Across America Gives Frontline Workers Free Wedding Dresses During Pandemic Planning a wedding during a pandemic can be exhausting. One organization is helping by giving free dresses to brides on the frontlines against COVID-19.
Charts: How The U.S. Ranks On COVID-19 Deaths Per Capita — And By Case Count These two measures were raised in President Trump's interview this week with Axios journalist Jonathan Swan. Here's what these statistics reveal about a country's response to the pandemic. Jessica Craig
Colombia's Ex-President Uribe Is Put Under House Arrest, Catches Coronavirus The Supreme Court ordered house arrest as it investigates whether he had a role in a scheme to bribe witnesses in a case involving to right-wing paramilitary death squads. John Otis
Fauci Reveals He Has Received Death Threats And His Daughters Have Been Harassed During an online forum sponsored by Harvard, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses how his high-profile position has affected his family personally. Rob Stein
FDA Adviser: Not Realistic To Expect A COVID-19 Vaccine In 2020 Dr. Paul Offit, who serves on the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory board, says he doesn't think an effective vaccine that's undergone adequate testing can be ready this year. Stacey Vanek Smith
Parks In Nonwhite Areas Are Half The Size Of Ones In Majority-White Areas, Study Says Amid high temperatures and a pandemic, green spaces are a lifeline. But new data shows parks in low-income and nonwhite areas are smaller and more crowded than those in high-income and white areas. Laurel Wamsley
NHL Commissioner On How The League Keeps Athletes Safe As They're Back On Ice NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about pro hockey's return to the ice and the league's plan to keep its players safe during the pandemic.
