The U.S. said it would burn $9.7 million of birth control. Its fate is still unclear
Questions about their fate swirled after the government's July deadline for destruction came and went. Then came a false report they'd been incinerated. Aid groups say it's not too late to save them.
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Flag burning has a long history in the U.S. — and legal protections from the Supreme Court
President Trump's executive order challenges a landmark Supreme Court decision, according to free speech attorneys. -
Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC
A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff. -
The GOP is shying away from town halls. This Missouri congressman is doing 15 of them
At a time when congressional Republicans are generally opting against town halls, Missouri Rep. Mark Alford is embarking on a four-day, 15-stop tour to meet with constituents. -
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
Officials say the suspect was in his early 20s and did not have an extensive known criminal history. -
Preemptive lawsuits could be filed against National Guard deployment in Chicago
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about President Trump's threats to send the National Guard into Chicago. -
What it's like to live with intrusive thoughts, illustrated
After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She illustrates her experience in a comic, along with tips on how to cope. -
When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle
About 90,000 people spent months in limbo as central Missouri's major medical provider fought over insurance contracts. These disputes between insurers and hospitals are a recurring problem. -
Who should Americans listen to for guidance on vaccination?
Shifts in vaccine guidance under the Trump administration are leaving many people confused about seasonal shots. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin of the Vaccine Integrity Project.
