RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy
For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.
Works from 1927 are about to become part of the public domain
Every new year a crop of books, music and films become part of the public domain in the U.S. Jennifer Jenkins of Duke University shares a few of the works from 1927 coming our way.
After record drug deaths, there have been major reforms in addiction treatment
The opioid epidemic surged in 2022 — killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.
Southwest moves toward near-normal operations after widespread cancellations
After a tough week for Southwest Airlines travelers, the company says it plans to return to "normal operations with minimal disruptions" Friday.
Young Republicans warn the party to promote issues that young voters care about
Most young voters cast their ballots for Democratic candidates in last month's midterm elections. Now, young Republicans are demanding change from their party to keep up with their generation.
Constituents sound off about Rep.-elect Santos, who is under investigation
George Santos, the GOP representative-elect of New York's 3rd Congressional District, has admitted he lied about his background and is now under investigation. He's slated to be sworn in next week.
From the great resignation to unionizing: Starbucks reflects 2022's labor journey
Worker shortages, rising wages, unionization and automation. In 2022, Starbucks embodied all these trends in the workplace, perhaps more than any other company.
Brazil rings in the new year with a new president
The inauguration of leftist Luis Inacio Lula da Silva happens Jan. 1. The former president's victory marks a sharp shift in Brazil's political trajectory.
Myanmar court again finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption
NPR's A Martinez talks to Derek Mitchell of the National Democratic Institute, about a court in Myanmar finding ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption.
Independent journalists in India are being targeted for their critical reporting
NPR's A Martinez talks to Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub, who's been critical of India's prime minister, about threats to press freedom in the country.
Russia is finishing the year with continued strikes on Ukraine's electrical grid
Lights flickered or went out in some Ukrainian cities Thursday. More than 300 days into the war, airstrikes and power outages have become part of life. Where do things stand as the year winds down?
Buffalo residents say they relied on each other to make it through the blizzard
In the western New York city, people banded together in the aftermath of a devastating storm. A lot of people are helping others by shoveling or providing food.