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Medical schools report applications are way up. Admissions experts are citing the pandemic, the economy and a prominent doctor. It's called "the Fauci effect."

The Trump administration has often been openly hostile to colleges. With a President Biden, the federal government's approach to higher education seems almost certainly to be less confrontational.

Some Americans say they don't want to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Ad Council's CEO about public health messaging and ways to reach vaccine skeptics.

Children in France return to school on Tuesday. Teachers and all students above elementary school will be required to wear masks for the entire day.

Ren Zhiqiang made a fortune in real estate and was a member of the country's political elite. But his harsh criticism of the Communist Party and Xi's management of the pandemic led to his downfall.

Millions are without power in Texas, and that's created problems for scheduled COVID-19 vaccinations. Icy roads mean people can't get to appointments, and some vaccination freezers aren't working.

Pitchers and catchers soon report to Arizona facilities for baseball spring training, but there are concerns the annual ritual could cause or worsen COVID-19 outbreaks.

Despite Biden's ambitious climate plan, Haaland told lawmakers the country would not abandon fossil fuels "overnight." If confirmed, she would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary.

President Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau weren't able to meet in person because of COVID-19. The White House tried to simulate the experience instead.

A new study of diversity on the bench reports that judges who worked as prosecutors and corporate attorneys are significantly more likely to rule in favor of employers in workplace disputes.