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As political leaders try to reach a deal to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax increases at the year's end, income tax rates are a major sticking point. President Obama wants to raise taxes for some; Republicans don't want any hikes. But if nothing is done, rates could go up across the board.

Black salons and barbershops, which serve as local hangouts, are pillars of the Harlem community. One relatively new resident enters one for a haircut for the first time.

The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Mark Wilson, the top health official for Jefferson County, Ala., about his county's response to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

La Maestra, held in Paris this September, is the first fully realized competition solely for women conductors — an effort to help balance a male-dominated field.

Congress has reached a deal on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, which includes direct payments, money for small businesses, resources for vaccine distribution and more.

Executives pledged to make diversity a priority, but the past year has highlighted how difficult it is to implement change in corporate America.

While during the past two decades the Eastern Seaboard has been void of many major hurricanes, historically it's been battered by tropical cyclones. And in an area that's densely populated, hurricanes present unique challenges.

By adding "liquidity" to the world's markets, the central banks aim to keep credit flowing.

As the GOP primary race moves into March, we look at the candidates' prospects in the 10 Super Tuesday states, where a trove of 413 delegates are up for grabs. Already Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are battling over Ohio, with its 43 delegates and Midwest bragging rights.