Elena Moore
Elena Moore is a production assistant for NPR's Morning Edition. She has also filled in as a reporter for the Newsdesk. Moore previously worked as an editorial assistant for the Washington desk, where she did research and reporting on the 2020 campaign. Before coming to NPR, Moore worked at NBC News. She is a graduate from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and is originally and proudly from Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Juneteenth events are happening across the country, honoring the 156th anniversary of what is often considered the end of slavery in the United States.
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The older of two German shepherds belonging to President Biden and first lady Jill Biden has died, they said Saturday. Champ joined the family at the start of Joe Biden's tenure as vice president. -
NASA announced Friday that it would be increasing operational testing on its Ingenuity helicopter following four successful test flights off the surface of Mars.
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Even as COVID-19 cases decrease and more Americans get vaccinated, the Transportation Security Administration is keeping strict regulations on wearing masks when traveling domestically.
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The tech giant received a historically large fine Saturday from the Chinese government. Alibaba says it will comply with the fine and "ensure its compliance with determination."
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The United Kingdom mourns the loss of Philip, who died Friday at the age of 99, with salutes in the capitals of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A small funeral is set for April 17.
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A calico cat thought to have died with its owner in the mudslides that swept through California's Santa Barbara County in 2018 has been found and reunited with its late owner's partner.
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The Missouri senator is being criticized for being a leader of the baseless challenge to the results of the presidential election, which led to the storming of Capitol Hill by Trump extremists.
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One day after rioters stormed the building, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are taking steps to assess the security flaws at the Capitol.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has brought House lawmakers back to resume debate hours after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers are expected to validate President-elect Joe Biden's win.
