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The U.S. has hit more than 900,000 deaths from COVID-19 — yet another once-unimaginable new toll. And the number of people dying every day is still rising.

The Biden administration will start processing some claims from asylum-seekers stranded in Mexico. But many are still worried about their fates.

The National Guard is evacuating residents of St. Louis who are sweltering in the summer heat without power for fans or air conditioning. A dangerous storm lashed the city Wednesday and power isn't expected to be restored for many until next week.

Inflation accelerated in April. Companies have been forced into raising prices for everything from cars to cereals amid a shortage of critical materials like lumber.

It is about to get more expensive for many graduates to pay off college loans. Effective July 1, interest rates on two main financial aid programs, Stafford and Plus loans, will be rising. Those still in school, or who haven't yet begun paying back their loans, still have a time to lock in a lower interest rate.

Authorities in Indonesia now say at least 26 people died in three separate suicide bombings at restaurants on the resort island of Bali. More than 120 people were injured. The attacks are being blamed on the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.

On the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," the White House announced a policy change to help get VA benefits to veterans who were kicked out of the military for their sexuality.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi about the situation in Ukraine and how the Russian invasion has displaced thousands of Ukrainians.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the likelihood of a near-term compromise on changes to U.S. asylum law.

President Biden's budget for fiscal year 2023 includes new funding for climate, clean energy and environmental justice programs. Yet, some believe Biden failed progressives with this proposed budget.