Steep Premiums Challenge People Who Buy Health Insurance Without Subsidies
Several million consumers who buy their own health insurance earn too much to qualify for government help to defray the cost.
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Nightmare Scenario: Concert Security Experts Grapple With Lessons Of Las Vegas
The Las Vegas shooting is a chilling reminder that big concerts are a soft target. And that the industry still has much work to do to improve security and minimize the damage from future incidents.
80 Years On, Dominicans And Haitians Revisit Painful Memories Of Parsley Massacre'
This week marks the anniversary of the 1937 massacre, in which Dominican soldiers targeted Haitians living near the Dominican-Haitian border. A team from NPR's Latino USA gathered survivors' memories.
Off To College? Don't Forget To Pack A Plan For Your Health
Students, health care providers and parents all have a role to play in making sure college freshmen know how to get the health care they need when they're away from home for the first time.
We Remember The Wrong Names After Tragedies. Who's To Blame?
After events like the Las Vegas shooting, the names of killers often have more staying power than those of heroes. NPR's Scott Simon ponders the media's role in determining who we remember.
6 Lessons About Trump From Season 1 Of 'The Apprentice'
The show's 2004 debut season played a crucial role in shaping President Trump's image as a savvy businessman. But behind the scenes, one former producer says, Trump also used some "despicable words."
After Harvey, One Group Is Hoping Giving Away Cash Will Help Houstonians Rebuild
GiveDirectly is a group trying an approach to rebuild Houston modeled from anti-poverty work in Africa. Just give away cash, no strings attached — but there's hopeful logic behind the method.
Secret Service Says 'No System For Keeping Track' Of Mar-A-Lago Visitors
Watchdog groups sued to find out who has visited President Trump at his resort in Florida. So far, all they have are 22 names from the Japanese prime minister's traveling party.
Once Its AIM Was True, But Soon AOL's Instant Messenger Will Be No More
AOL Instant Messenger, with 100 million users at its peak in 2001, was overtaken by mobile text messaging and social media platforms such as Twitter. It will be shut down in December.
How President Trump's Views On Guns Have Shifted Over The Years
The White House says President Trump is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and Americans' right to own guns. But before becoming president, he was once open to some gun restrictions.