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Most Americans favor sweeping government action to slow the spread of the coronavirus, including temporary limits on immigration, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Andrew Schwartz of the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab about how record snowfall in western states could mean a less drought-ridden 2023.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Heather Boushey, an economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Biden's American Families Plan.

Being a safe pick isn't a bad thing, and the Virginia senator is a disciplined messenger, has a positive persona and can help Clinton appeal to white males — a place where Trump has an edge.

California schools were once in the top 10 nationally. Now as scores fail, so does the economy, further compromising the school systems. One institution hopes that becoming a charter school may help brighten its future.

President-elect Barack Obama scored an early legislative victory on Capitol Hill Thursday. After intense lobbying by Obama and top economic aides, the Senate voted to release the second half of the $700 billion financial rescue package. When Obama takes office on Tuesday, he will have $350 billion available to battle the financial crisis.

Citigroup has reached a deal with top Democrats in the Senate on legislation to prevent home foreclosures. The lawmakers want to empower bankruptcy judges to force lenders to lower homeowners' payments.

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.

NPR speaks with the author of the children's book I Want to Be Spaghetti!, Kiera Wright-Ruiz about the melting pot of noodles.

Boeing announced a major management shakeup. Embattled CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by the end of the year. Several other top leaders will also depart after months of problems with the 737 Max.