Rachel Treisman

From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.

A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that the night vision devices were reported missing on Monday and have "no immediate impact on unit readiness."

One day after a federal district judge in Texas ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, President Biden said the Department of Justice intends to appeal the decision.

Michael Packard says he was trapped in the whale's mouth for 30 to 40 seconds before it tossed him back in the water, bruised but otherwise unharmed. Experts tell NPR such events are extremely rare.

The retractable wooden stage will offer visitors a view of the ancient arena not seen since the 19th century, when archaeologists removed its floor to reveal the elaborate structures underneath.

The pandemic shaped President Biden's first joint address to Congress in many ways, from the dress code to the guest list. While most people watched remotely, photos show what it was like in the room.

In a historic first, President Biden delivered his joint address to Congress flanked by two women: Vice President Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The Republican-led state will offer savings bonds to residents between the ages of 16 and 35 in an effort to tackle vaccine hesitancy among its younger population.

One year ago, the Navajo Nation was the site of the highest per-capita infection rate in the U.S. Now the vast majority of adults have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says day and overnight camps can operate in person this summer if they take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and prepare for potential infections.