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Garrison Coward is one of two African American Republican candidates running in next month's legislative elections in Virginia. Coward previously served as an aide to GOP U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman and led the Republican Party of Virginia's outreach to minority voters.

In Virginia, 2 Young Candidates Vie To Be First Black GOP Lawmakers In 15 Years

Since Reconstruction, Virginia has elected only two African American Republicans to the legislature. This year, two young black men running against Democrats might change that.

Philip Smith is the president and founder of the National African American Gun Association. Since its creation in 2015, the group has seen rapid growth with roughly 30,000 members and 75 chapters nationwide.

With A Growing Membership Since Trump, Black Gun Group Considers Getting Political

The African American Gun Association is at a crossroads, trying to decide whether to stay a community-oriented organization or get into the political fray.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Ringer-nail, zombie zinnias, gamer guide.

Survivor Of Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting Reflects On The Last Year

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Barry Werber, who survived the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, about the anniversary coming up.

Boris Johnson, who has been elected the U.K.'s incoming prime minister, arrives at the Conservative Party's headquarters in central London on Tuesday.

Hard-Line Brexiteer Boris Johnson To Become Britain's New Prime Minister

Johnson will inherit a slate of problems from Theresa May, including a small majority in Parliament, government resignations and escalations with Iran. And then there's Brexit.

Congressman Jamie Raskin Discusses ICE Raids Planned For This Weekend

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., about nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that may begin this weekend.

New York City Fire Department paramedic Elizabeth Bonilla (left) says she's been having a hard time sleeping in the dark since the coronavirus outbreak began.

'I Hear The Agony': Coronavirus Crisis Takes Toll On NYC's First Responders

For weeks, paramedics and EMTs in New York City have been struggling to respond to a high number of 911 calls during the coronavirus pandemic. More first responders are getting sick themselves.

Doctors say it's not uncommon for the coronavirus to spread quickly through a family. And that's hard on everyone involved.

As COVID-19 Rips Through A Missouri Family, A Mom Tries To Hold Things Together

Edgar Urriola got sick around St. Patrick's Day; he's now on a ventilator. Then the kids got ill. Now his family is trying to keep life as normal as possible while hoping for his recovery.

Recently adopted Chadian twins Claira (left) and Ariella play peekaboo to pass the time in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with their new parents, David and Michaela Parker, as they await their adoption visas. The 23-month-old girls cannot currently travel to America with the Parkers, who are petitioning the U.S. government for an exception for the girls' visas amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'We'd Have To Abandon Our Daughters': Pandemic Delays International Adoptions

Americans overseas trying to complete international adoptions have urged the government to expedite their children's visas so they can return as a family.

Voters fill out their ballots for the presidential primary in a log cabin run by the American Legion in San Anselmo, Calif., on Super Tuesday. While no significant foreign interference was detected, election and law enforcement officials are closely monitoring this year's primaries.

What To Know About The Election Security Situation After Super Tuesday

The biggest day of voting so far in 2020 wasn't faultless, but it also might have gone much worse. Moves and countermoves are afoot to influence Americans and protect the vote.

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