Brexit Day: What To Know When The U.K. Leaves The EU
On Friday night, Britain will end its more than 40-year membership in the European Union. Here are some of the ways Brexit is expected to play out.
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Kidnapping Threat Is Higher For Native Women, So They're Learning Self-Defense
In some communities, Native American women are kidnapped and killed at a rate 10 times higher than the national average.
Now, some are teaching each other to fight back.
Now, some are teaching each other to fight back.
GOP Sen. Alexander To Vote Against Witnesses; Trump Impeachment Trial Could End Friday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now likely has the votes to block witnesses.
Why They're Called 'Wet Markets' — And What Health Risks They Might Pose
A wet market is a complex of stalls selling fish, meat and wild animals. One such market in Wuhan has been linked to the current outbreak of coronavirus.
For Some Iowa Voters, Caucuses Remain A Barrier To Participation
Iowa Democrats have worked to make the caucuses more accessible for Iowans who face physical, language and scheduling barriers. But some say it's still difficult to have their voices heard.
Several 'Best' U.S. Hospitals Penalized Over Too-High Rates Of Infection, Injury
Medicare is cutting payments to 786 hospitals with the highest infection and complication rates. The list includes a third of the hospitals proclaimed as the nation's "best" in one prominent ranking.
Coronavirus Has Now Spread To All Regions Of Mainland China
A coronavirus expert tells NPR the outbreak is only getting started and the global spread will get worse — including in the U.S.
WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak A Global Health Emergency
"The main reason for the declaration is not because of what is happening in China but because of what is happening in other countries," said World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
White House Moves To Formally Decriminalize Accidentally Killing Birds
Wildlife protection groups are decrying the proposal as an attempt to gut a century-old law that protects birds, while industry groups say they have long been hamstrung by the threat of legal action.
Trump Administration Clears The Way For Medicaid Block Grants
States can now apply to set up their Medicaid program with capped funding from the federal government. With this move, the administration delivers on a long-held conservative goal.