Medicare Advisers Recommend Payment Cuts To Many Free-Standing ERs
An agency that advises Congress recommends a 30 percent reduction in some federal reimbursements to free-standing ERs that are within 6 miles of a hospital.
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Facebook Faces Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Its Use Of Facial Recognition Data
Facebook users in Illinois argue that the company has violated their privacy rights under state law and the damages could amount to billions of dollars.
Romeo & Juliet In Kigali: How A Soap Opera Sought To Change Behavior In Rwanda
How do you convince a generation of people who once slaughtered each other to reconcile? In Rwanda, a team of psychologists, writers and policymakers came up with an unusual idea: a radio soap opera.
Japan's Premier Visits Trump Amid Troubles Both Foreign And Domestic
As he meets the U.S. president at Mar-a-Lago, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing roiling political scandals at home, and waning influence abroad.
Former FBI Director James Comey Says Trump 'Threatens' Core American Values
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about A Higher Loyalty. In his new memoir, Comey recalls his interactions with President Trump and discusses his conduct in office.
White House Clarifies Policy On Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he convinced President Trump to stay in Syria "long-term," but the White House says the administration's policy on Syria remains unchanged.
Trump Attorney Michael Cohen's Secret 3rd Client: Fox News Host Sean Hannity
A federal judge ordered an attorney for Cohen to reveal the identity of a client that had been withheld as part of a battle over evidence following an FBI raid of Cohen's home and office.
7 Inmates Dead, 17 Others Injured After Fighting At South Carolina Prison
Authorities in South Carolina are investigating what happened at a maximum security prison overnight. Seven inmates died and 17 others were injured while fighting. The skirmishes lasted for hours.
Winners Of 2018 Pulitzer Prizes Announced
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday. Kendrick Lamar joined the staffs of The New York Times and The Washington Post along with the rest of this year's winners.
Amateur Archaeologist And 13-Year-Old Student Discover Trove Tied To Danish King
The duo uncovered thousand-year-old silver coins, pearls, rings and a hammer in northern Germany. They include coins from the reign of Harald Bluetooth of Denmark — possibly from his own trove.