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The civil strife in Ethiopia has continued unabated, killing thousands as Western governments and rights groups raise the alarm on the shocking level of violence.

Claims are still high by historical standards, but it's a sign of slow healing from the worst crisis since the Great Depression. Fed Chair Jerome Powell reflected on that earlier Thursday with NPR.

Resettling a single refugee family requires a huge effort, and after four years of neglect under the Trump administration, rebuilding the system will be difficult.

Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets.

Along the Southwest border, thousands of unaccompanied minors are arriving without a parent or legal guardian. They're part of a surge of unauthorized border crossings.

Biden said he aims for the U.S. to find some normalcy by July 4th. New York Gov. Cuomo faces an impeachment inquiry. Louisville marks one year after the killing of Breonna Taylor.

U.S. Catholic bishops advise followers to avoid Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine — calling it morally compromised. Parishioners in New Orleans are figuring out how to respond faithfully.

The judge in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has reinstated a third-degree murder charge in the case. Chauvin is charged in the killing of George Floyd last May.

The monthly checks would mark a big shift in the federal government's approach to child poverty. One study estimates they could cut the number of poor children by half.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Celine Gounder, who was on the Biden Coronavirus Transition Advisory Board, about the race to get Americans vaccinated as COVID-19 cases increase.