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Some doctors are seeing a disturbing spike in lethal alcoholic liver disease, especially among young women. The recent trend has been supercharged, they say, by the pandemic's isolation and pressures.

Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.

Long story short: The right is very, very Christian, while the left is much less so.

Earlier, Secretary of State Pompeo said Iran is using "terror, bloodshed and extortion" in an attempt to pressure the U.S. to ease what he described as a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.

Voters in four states are casting ballots in key general elections, including gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Mississippi along with legislative races in Virginia.

The CIA's use of torture after the Sept. 11 attacks has led to years of legal battles at the U.S. military court in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where 40 accused terrorists are still being held.

Iowa Rep. Steve King faces a strong GOP primary challenger after years of incendiary comments have put him on the outs with his party. Eight states and the District of Columbia vote on Tuesday.

The idea is to reduce the risk of spread of viruses through animal-human contact. Bamboo rat breeders are devastated by the loss of income. And critics say the ban has too many loopholes.

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told NPR the declaration spurs mutual accountability. "I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," he said.

As we observe our second Memorial Day of the pandemic, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with infectious diseases expert Saskia Popescu of George Mason University about what lies ahead for the U.S.