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America's rural hospitals were struggling even before the pandemic. Now, the loss of revenue from months of deferred treatments and surgeries have pulled more to the brink, as federal relief fades.

Cash-strapped facilities are feeling the impact from COVID-19, and residents are suffering as a result.

The president's ambitious agenda hits another roadblock. The Pentagon chief says he supports a proposed change to the military justice system. Britney Spears to address a court on her conservatorship.

Performance funding in public higher education is a way for states to hold institutions accountable for certain outcomes. But new research shows it...

High unemployment and the growing use of meth and other drugs have fueled an explosion of property crimes. Amid cuts to law enforcement, community watch groups are cropping up to fill the vacuum.

One of Gov. Rick Scott's priorities after taking office in 2011 was to resolve a longstanding deficit in the Medicaid “waiver” program that serves...

After a more than two-year stall, lawmakers have reached a compromise on the Farm Bill. That mammoth piece of legislation deals with agriculture policy and governs the federal food stamp program. For more on the legislation, Steve Inskeep talks to Derek Wallbank of Bloomberg News.

NPR's Scott Simon talk with NPR technology reporter Alina Selyukh about the internet outages that disrupted major U.S. websites on Friday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ace5xG3qx9c&list=UUsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35ggMacDill Air Force Base is hosting its annual AirFest show this Saturday and…

Virginia voters are deciding whether to keep divided government at the state level. At stake is the chance to dramatically reshape abortion policy.

Scott Simon speaks with the Rev. Dr. Justin Lester of Congdon Street Baptist Church in Providence, R.I., about Black pastors trying to bring the younger generation back to church.

On "The Bay Blend," Sky Lebron talked with the creator of "Hoodbachi God" and his unique take on hibachi that is prepared right in front of customers — from the trunk of a car.

Only 10% of the plastic we send for recycling actually gets recycled.

Only 10% of the plastic we submit for recycling actually gets recycled.

There is a broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Lindsay Crouse about her new book, The Case for Quitting, which explores the drawbacks of persevering through jobs, relationships and more.

New York will play the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the finals. The Western Conference finals is tied at two games apiece with Game 5 to be played on Tuesday.

American long-haul truckers share wisdom from the road on living where you work

A special election will be held Feb. 13 in Sarasota to replace State Representative Alex Miller, who resigned in September. Three political newcomers are…

It can be confusing to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. A new guide breaks down the produce items containing the most pesticides.

Hicks was a communications director for the Trump White House and prosecutors questioned her on her knowledge of the deals made during his first presidential run.

Amazon's Prime Video is now the exclusive provider of Thursday NFL broadcasts. The streaming giant acquired an all-digital rights package and is paying a reported $1.2 billion per year.

Refreshing ideas that harness the excitement of going back to school — like learning new things, packing a school lunch and playing at recess — updated for the adult version of you.

UT defeated USF in their tournament opener, but both Tampa Bay squads finished with 1-2 records and missed out on the Frosty Four semifinals.

"After reading so much rubbish written about me over the years, it became obvious that I had to just tell it like it is," Lydon tells NPR's Arun Rath. Lydon just wrote his memoir, Anger Is An Energy.