Anita Pointer, of the Grammy award-winning group the Pointer Sisters, has died. She was the lead vocalist for many of the group's hits, including "Yes We Can Can," "Slow Hand" and "I'm So Excited."
There are nearly 100,000 centenarians in the U.S. In Oklahoma, a group of volunteers wants to make sure everyone in the state who lives to be 100 is properly honored.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sworn in for a second term on Tuesday. He's expected to give clues about his upcoming legislative agenda — and also hints about whether he'll run for president.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in Cincinnati following his collapse Monday night during a game against the Bengals. The Bills say he had a cardiac arrest after a tackle.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with McClatchy reporter Gillian Brassail about Kevin McCarthy's long and winding road to Tuesday's vote for speaker in the House of Representatives.
The nation has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy countries. A long-standing program, Nurse-Family Partnership, which supports new parents, works to address this deadly trend.