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Americans throw away millions of tons of bread waste each year. Scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab want to cut down on that waste by finding a new use.

Simone Biles, arguably the greatest gymnast in history, says she feels like the "the weight of the world" is on her shoulders.

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Tri-County has more than doubled in the past week, reaching the highest total in more than two months.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who organized an effort backed by over 50 medical groups for health care and long-term care employers to require their workers get COVID-19 vaccines.

In Florida, the restart of cruises is complicated by lawsuits and politics. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is challenging the CDC over regulations as his administration is being sued by a cruise line.

Deaths among nursing homes residents accounted for more than a sixth of total COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.

It's too soon to say if schools will see a surge, but they do know that kindergartners are entering their first year of school with a wide range of experience.

Thousands of Afghans who have been promised U.S. visas are facing death threats from the Taliban, and the U.S. effort to evacuate them is facing daunting hurdles.

In June, about 340 couples a day were getting hitched in Sin City, a rate higher than even before the pandemic.

Throughout the Middle East, extreme heat is leading to increased demand for energy, which is leading to widespread power and water outages affecting millions. Protesters are demanding these services.