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In the small town of Atchison, Kan., some unlikely investors are making a name for themselves as outspoken shareholder activists.

The Butner federal prison complex in North Carolina is where a quarter of federal inmate deaths occur. It includes a medical facility but inmates aren't getting needed care, there or at other prisons.

The pandemic means the world is using far less oil. But pumps are still going, creating a huge oversupply. Companies are often willing to operate pumps at a loss — for a little while.

Undocumented workers in some states must choose between driving illegally and risking exposure to the virus by sharing rides.

A closer look at Attorney General William Barr. He opposes the inspector general, but is absolute in his support for the president.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about a second life for two Houston Astros, and the NBA's hopes for a post-pandemic season.

Jamal Khashoggi's killing a year ago damaged the reputation of the Saudi Crown prince and cost the country some business, but Saudi Arabia's wealth still draws foreign investors.

The unanimous Montana Supreme Court decision found that religious institutions are not always obligated to report child sexual abuse to authorities due to an exemption in Montana state law.

China is the world's largest importer of oil. It buys a lot of crude oil from Saudi Arabia and is investing heavily in Iran. So China is especially vulnerable to instability in the Middle East.

"Any plan to reopen society MUST be driven by data and experts," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, which is forming a regional coalition of states. California will work with Oregon and Washington.