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Conspiracy theories connected to voter fraud have increased on social media. And, how both presidential candidates, who have different view...

Why abortion referendums are also about the economy

Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and struck down federal abortion protections.'/> Abortion is o...

Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect

Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new w...

A Good Guy: Under Oath

There's a promise that all Marines make to defend the Constitution. After Sgt. Joshua Abate participated in the events on January 6, th...

With much at stake, labor unions knock on millions of doors in final campaign push

October 30, 2024

With much at stake on Election Day, labor unions have deployed canvassers to knock on doors in swing states. With polling tight, the focus ...

Why are some Evangelicals drawn to — and sticking by — Trump? This pastor weighs in

October 30, 2024

NPR sits down with North Carolina pastor Chad Harvey to talk about Donald Trump, religion and politics. (Image credit: Andrea Ellen Reed f...

Why Starbucks is losing sales, and what it's doing about it

October 30, 2024

Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering ...

This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal

Here's a costume that won't take a lot of fuss — and will earn you the title "world's scariest animal" this Halloween...

'Dreamers' can get Obamacare this year, unless a court case stops them

A Biden administration rule allows people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in ACA health plans and qualify f...

Colleges are key to Democrats' strategy to lose by less in rural Pennsylvania

In the rural, red parts of Pennsylvania, young Democratic organizers have a plan to lose by less to win the state for Vice President Harris...

Meet America's secret team of nuclear first responders

For 50 years, a secretive group of government workers has been preparing for the worst. Here's a rare look inside the team that's r...

The Unbearable Importance of Being 32nd in the World at Tennis

Come late this season and early in the next, the fiercest battles in tennis are outside the top ten. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/d...

Despite a Tragic Death, N.H.L. Players Remain Resistant to Neck Protection

What happened to Adam Johnson was a reminder that no hockey player is invincible. So why haven’t more changed? from NYT > Sports https:...

Remarks made at Trump rally backfires. And, Yankees aim for World Series comeback

Harris’ plan for Puerto Rico's economy boosted after racist remarks made at Trump rally last night. And, the Yankees look for a World S...

Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues

The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion...

Ever felt so stressed you didn’t know what to do next? Try talking to your 'parts'

October 27, 2024

'Parts work' or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can h...

'Things ran hot at SNL': Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week

October 27, 2024

Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live , his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his stre...

Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?

October 26, 2024

Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, one study estimates there’s been nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in states th...

How civil society groups are quietly working to prevent election-related violence

October 26, 2024

Few political violence researchers believe there will be a repeat of the Jan. 6th attack. Instead, many warn that election-related violence...

For his first Halloween in the U.S., British man takes a stab at scare acting

October 25, 2024

In this week's StoryCorps, a man from Briton remembers his first Halloween in America. from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/8DgzPny

Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need

October 25, 2024

As more states ban gender care for youth, doctors and clinics in Minnesota are building up capacity to help the influx of trans patients wh...

Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump?

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has focused his political organization on winning Trump another turn. But many longtime Republicans ar...

Young voters’ elation for Harris may be plateauing. And, redefining 'conservative'

Harris initially generated renewed enthusiasm as a presidential candidate, but that may be leveling off among young voters. And, a rural fa...

The story of the American migrant — from Dust Bowl to a new life

Pat Rush and her family left Arkansas in the wake of one of the largest migrations in U.S. history, in the hope of making a better life for...

Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier