Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration's proposal to limit asylum
The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.
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EPA tells Norfolk Southern to temporarily stop shipping toxic train derailment waste
The agency heard concerns from residents and officials in Texas and Michigan, where some of the contaminated waste had already been shipped.
Meet the queer people who practice shooting to defend themselves from hate groups
A group of gay and trans people gather regularly in the woods of New Hampshire to practice shooting. They want to be ready to defend themselves from hate groups.
Newspapers have dropped the 'Dilbert' comic strip after a racist rant by its creator
The comic's creator, Scott Adams, said a recent opinion poll changed his mind about "helping Black Americans."
Child labor violations are on the rise as some states look to loosen their rules
The total number of violations is still much lower than it was two decades ago. But violations have more than tripled since 2015, a trend that has experts troubled.
On the Kansas prairie, a master falconer develops a unique bond with birds of prey
Monte Markley read My Side of the Mountain as a kid and was captivated by the story of a boy and his falcon. He's now a master falconer, training his latest bird on the grasslands of Kansas.
How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look
New research found teens and young adults who even briefly cut time on social media gained self esteem. Try these 5 tips to help them — and yourself — improve screen-life balance.
Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable
A coalition of state attorneys general is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its regulation of mifepristone. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu
The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.
Snow blankets Los Angeles area in rare heavy storm
Blizzard warnings continued in the mountains and flood advisories blanketed the region, on Saturday. Forecasters Sunday would bring some relief, before the next storm arrives on Monday.