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Iowa's three public universities have set aside at least 725 dorm rooms between them for students who test positive for the coronavirus or need to quarantine after being exposed.

Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

President Trump partly approved Iowa’s request Monday for federal disaster declaration one week after a derecho devastated communities across the state, and as thousands of Iowans are dealing with severe damage to their homes and are still without electricity.

A study out Monday found that Hispanic and nonwhite workers made up 73% of cases associated with workplace outbreaks in certain industries, despite representing 24% of the workforce in those sectors.

The coronavirus has disproportionately affected people of color in the United States, including Hispanic people. They are more likely to show severe symptoms and have extended hospital stays. But the virus doesn’t stop at attacking their physical health.

Tens of thousands took to the streets to demand change on Sunday, as incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko defended election results that international observers have decried as illegitimate.

Tens of thousands are still without power in the aftermath of the storm system that slammed the state last week, flattening homes, buildings and countless acres of farmland.

Some colleges are betting on new, proprietary tests they've developed to keep the college safe. The idea is, test everyone at least twice a week and you can catch most infections early.

Last week's explosion has prompted new hopes for political change. But enormous challenges remain. Here's what's at stake and how things may play out.

The country's scattered opposition is regaining its footing after President Alexander Lukashenko unleashed his security forces on protesters during four nights of unprecedented violence.