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As we take care of ourselves during the COVID-19 crisis, we can't forget about the health and well-being of our pets. In this installment of "WEMU Reaches…

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with pop culture critic Cate Young about the proliferation of memes around Breonna Taylor's death and how many disregard Taylor and her story.

A new report finds congestion is up since 2020, though still below pre-pandemic levels. Some of the worst congestion is in Chicago, where drivers lost on average 104 hours sitting in their cars.

It's peak season for returns, which are setting a new record. Some end up back on shelves or get resold to other merchants, and some wind up in landfills or sail overseas.

Of voters surveyed, 47% said they are more likely to vote for the Republican in their district, as opposed to 44% who said Democrats. The GOP is also favored on a raft of issues.

President Bush holds a news conference during which he defends the war, acknowledges that U.S. troops will likely be in Iraq throughout his presidency, and, in a question about Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold's motion to censure him, practically dares Democrats to run on the wiretap issue in 2006.

The U.S. women's hockey team is a favorite to win a medal at the Winter Games in Turin. Players and coaches say exposure from the Olympics has drawn more female players to the sport.

If the budget allows, the Census Bureau will be out with GPS devices in 2009 to pinpoint every American dwelling. The collected data is confidential, but some private companies might challenge that law.

Blackwater, a private security firm, wants to provide peacekeeping services in Darfur. Private contractors have been hired to provide security in Iraq and other places, with mixed results. But Blackwater says it could work under multinational supervision and help reduce civilian suffering.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Leana Wen about Philadelphia's decision to reinstate a citywide mask mandate < > in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases.