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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
by Noam Levey
Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Meets With Pompeo To Discuss Parallel Interests
by Michele Kelemen
Egypt's foreign minister met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday as observers questioned the release of military aid to Cairo despite ongoing human rights abuses.
New York City Passes Legislation Restricting Growth Of Ride-Hailing Apps
by Stephen Nessen
New York City passed a law Wednesday capping the number of ride-hailing cars from companies such as Lyft and Uber for one year.
Ohio's Special Congressional Election Still Too Close To Call
by Mara Liasson
A special congressional election in Ohio remains too close to call. But since some Republicans think it should have been a "slam-dunk," there's plenty of anxiety over what it means for the GOP this fall.
Voters In Missouri Reject Right-To-Work Law In Rare Win For Labor
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to professor Jake Rosenfeld of Washington University in St. Louis about Missouri voters' rejection of the state's right-to-work law on Tuesday.
Is There A Better Way To Fight Massive Wildfires?
by Nathan Rott
Massive wildfires in Western states are rapidly depleting funds set aside to fight fires. At the same time, many experts argue our priorities are wrong — we should be spending more on prescribed burns, and less on fighting fires in unpopulated areas.
Explore 1 Of The World's Largest Collections Of Bird Eggs And Nests
The Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology in Camarillo, Calif., houses one of the largest collections of birds eggs and nests in the world. As part of our summer road trip collaboration with Atlas Obscura, we explore the collection and meet the scientists who run the foundation.
Texas Judge Hears Case Brought By States That Want To End DACA
by Elizabeth Trovall
On Wednesday in Houston, a coalition of ten states led by Texas argued in federal court that the DACA program should be temporarily halted. Three different courts have ruled the administration must keep the program.
New Challenges To Californians' Beach Access
by Stephanie O'Neill