Older teens in foster care can now choose their own families in Kansas
In what could be a model for other states, Kansas has created a new option for older teenagers in foster care---allowing them to choose their own families.
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Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected
Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced at least 26,000 people to evacuate. The fire's cause is being investigated.
Jessica Campbell will be the 1st woman on an NHL bench as assistant coach in Seattle
Campbell was hired Wednesday for the Kraken, becoming the first woman in an on-the-bench role as an assistant or associate coach in NHL history. She was a decorated player in the NCAA and in Canada.
Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after battering southeast Caribbean islands
Hurricane Beryl is nearing Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, and forecast to make landfall on Wednesday. Officials there have declared a "major disaster area" and implemented an island-wide curfew.
A retired federal judge reflects on going blind and losing faith in the Supreme Court
David Tatel, a former judge on the nation’s second highest court, shares his concerns about the state of our democracy and our judiciary. His new book is Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice.
Democratic Rep. Doggett says Biden needs to drop out of the race or Trump will win
Texas Democrat asks President Biden to drop out of the race to stop "an authoritarian strongman."
Young people splurge more as 'little treat' trends boom on social media
Research shows young people are more likely to splurge on treats than older generations, in part due to social media.
Stories of new U.S. citizens: Nickolas Grosser came to the U.S. from Brazil
A new American citizen from Brazil shares his story as part of a series on America's newest citizens.
With Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, Trump could avoid trials before fall elections
The ruling on presidential immunity vastly expands the power of a sitting president. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Will Scharf, an attorney who represented former President Trump in his immunity case.
In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.