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There's serious concern about the effectiveness of vaccines against the omicron strain. But there's also reason to be hopeful — especially for those who've had a booster.

Former Vice President Joe Biden had a disappointing showing in Iowa this week. Looking ahead, the state of South Carolina is supposed to be a "firewall" for his campaign. Is it holding up?

Michael Bloomberg campaigned again in Norfolk, Va., this time with a high-profile backer: Richard Spencer, the secretary of the Navy ousted by President Trump in November and a lifelong Republican.

There are cases of this new coronavirus variant reported in several countries. How much protection can fully vaccinated people expect to have?

NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization about the omicron variant, why the WHO labeled it a variant of concern and if travel bans are successful.

A flood protection authority is suing to try to hold the oil and gas industries responsible for Louisiana's land crisis. But policymakers are trying to stop the lawsuit, saying it's bad for business.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ian McNeely, a Maryland high school student who helped organize a walkout calling for better COVID safety measures at his school.

As the hit drama — This Is Us — airs its final episodes, three Black writers from the series speak on how the program has explored themes of race and inclusion.

An unusual coalition is forming in the Texas city to oppose President Trump's border wall. The city is standing up to the Justice Department, which is trying to seize hundreds of acres of land there.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with sociologist Harry Edwards about the pressure Black Olympians face and how it intersects with white supremacy that has been historically perpetuated in the games.