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A Chinese flag flies on a boat next to the bridge that spans the Yalu River linking the North Korean town of Sinuiju with the Chinese town of Dandong. Most of North Korea's trade is with China, and much of it crosses the border here.

Why China Wants To Squeeze North Korea A Little, But Not Too Much

China opposes North Korea's nuclear tests and has signed up for international sanctions. But China still conducts extensive trade and worries about a major crisis that would send refugees its way.

Puerto Rico Hospitals Are Struggling To Provide Care After Hurricane Maria

Hospital officials in San Juan, Puerto Rico say they are operating in crisis mode after Hurricane Maria. With only emergency power, doctors are struggling to provide medical care as needs grow daily.

Rosanna Pansino is a YouTube star and a celebrity chef. Her YouTube cooking show <em>Nerdy Nummies</em> has millions of subscribers, many of whom are children interested in baking.

The YouTube Star Who's Teaching Kids How To Bake

Celebrity chef Rosanna Pansino hosts the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies and has more than 8 million subscribers. Among her fans are thousands of children who want to learn how to bake.

Miami's Marlins Park Will Host Baseball's 2017 All-Star Game Next Week

The Major League Baseball season will pause for its All-Star break. Rachel Martin talks to ESPN's Jessica Mendoza, who breaks down the season. The Houston Astros are sending five players to the game.

Grocery prices have fallen in recent months but are still 4.6% higher than at this time last year. Here, a woman stock shelves in a deli in June at a Washington, D.C., supermarket.

More Groceries, Less Gas: The Pandemic Is Shaking Up The Cost Of Living

Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August and 1.3% over the last 12 months. Some economists say that official measure understates inflation, because the pandemic has changed both what and how we buy.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that masks will temporarily be required statewide and certain school districts must delay the start of in-person instruction. The state is ranked second for number of new cases per capita.

As Cases Rise Fast, Mississippi Governor Mandates Masks And Delays Start Of School

Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that masks will be mandatory statewide for two weeks, and school districts in eight hard-hit counties must delay their in-person reopening until August 17.

Hedging Their Bets: How The Pros Diversify Their Poker Portfolios

Big league poker tournaments put millions of dollars at stake for the players. But behind the scenes there is another money game going on, something of a mini-Wall Street.

Aetna was the first insurer to announce its plan to help shield patients with COVID-19 from high medical bills. But out-of-network charges and other surprise bills remain a risk, say advocates for patients.

Some Insurers Waive Patients' Share Of Costs For COVID-19 Treatment

Aetna, Cigna and Humana now say they will waive most treatment costs associated with COVID-19 that would normally be picked up by patients enrolled in their health plans. Will other firms follow suit?

Volunteer Earl Banks guides a load of food to a waiting van at a Denver branch of the Volunteers of America.

Coronavirus Drives Away Volunteers Just As They're Needed Most

Many food banks and homeless shelters depend on volunteers. But fewer are showing up at a time when the need for these services is skyrocketing.

Armed police patrol outside the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's main tourist attractions in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul.

Turkey Converts Istanbul's Iconic Hagia Sophia Back Into A Mosque

The Byzantine-era architectural marvel has been used as a museum since 1934 and is widely regarded as a symbol of peaceful religious coexistence. A court ruling Friday revoked its museum status.

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