Matthew S. Schwartz
Matthew S. Schwartz is a reporter with NPR's news desk. Before coming to NPR, Schwartz worked as a reporter for Washington, DC, member station WAMU, where he won the national Edward R. Murrow award for feature reporting in large market radio. Previously, Schwartz worked as a technology reporter covering the intricacies of Internet regulation. In a past life, Schwartz was a Washington telecom lawyer. He got his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and his B.A. from the University of Michigan ("Go Blue!").
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Four astronauts are scheduled to take a SpaceX capsule to the International Space Station on Saturday. NASA hopes to demonstrate the safety and reliability of regular crew transportation to the ISS. -
Multiple school districts have already canceled classes for Monday, in anticipation of a hurricane that could bring storm surges of up to four feet. The governor has declared a state of emergency. -
The total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is approaching 10 million. The virus is spreading unchecked in more than half the country — and the U.S. is far from alone. -
A Biden-Harris campaign bus was surrounded on the highway Friday by a caravan of vehicles flying Trump flags. The incident rattled the Biden campaign, which canceled at least one event afterward. -
Most of the country will "fall back" during Sunday's wee hours. Many sleep researchers say daylight saving time does more harm than good. -
The surge is particularly acute in the Midwest and Great Plains. Health experts say the increase is being driven in large part by people who don't exhibit any symptoms. -
Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series when his COVID-19 test came back positive. But when the Dodgers won, he joined in the gaiety — and now faces a "full investigation." -
The storm slammed into southern Louisiana as a Category 2 with stronger than expected winds, but it's moving quickly over the Gulf Coast. Officials warn of powerful storm surges and high winds. -
Keith Raniere, 60, was convicted last year of sex trafficking, human trafficking and racketeering for his role as the head of the cult. "He robbed me of my youth,'' a victim reportedly told the court.
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"This is a life-threatening situation," the National Hurricane Center said, urging people to take precautions against the risk of flooding. Louisiana and Alabama have declared a state of emergency.
