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With roughly a quarter of Michiganders enrolled in the program, Democrats are hoping the issue gives them an edge in battleground districts.

When writer David Foster Wallace committed suicide last September, he left behind hundreds of pages of an unfinished novel that he'd been working on for years. Author D.T. Max discusses the late author's years of mental illness and his unfinished work.

When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations.

The Rays are looking for the community solidarity that was shown after the 9-11 attacks and the Boston Marathon bombing.

The crowd watching the election returns at a party across from the Eiffel Tower erupted in cheers when the U.S. presidential race was called early Wednesday morning. As the champagne came out, some Barack Obama supporters said they still can't believe he won.

In some cultures, Fido's the beloved family pet. Elsewhere, he's lunch. Psychologist Hal Herzog explores our complicated relationship with animals in his new book, "Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat."

NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Katey Lesneski, coordinator for the Mission: Iconic Reefs, about how the current heat wave hitting Florida is already affecting coral reefs.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Abigail Peterson, the lawyer for Daniela Vargas, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient who ICE released from custody on Friday, about the status of her client and the case moving forward.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the snow brought out sledders and creative rides, even in extreme cold.

Argentine linguist and soccer fan Bruno Estigarribia has waited decades to see his beloved team win another World Cup. But with the big match approaching, he finds it too stressful to even watch.

States are rethinking how long victims can seek damages for sex abuse. Maryland abolished its civil statute of limitations as hundreds of people prepare to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Time magazine writer Christopher John Farley pens a tale about a female pirate named Anne Bonny. Farley talks about traveling from Ireland to the Caribbean to research his novel Kingston by Starlight.

Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.

French forces killed the leader of the West African ISIS affiliate in a drone strike in southern Mali in August. French authorities described Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi as "enemy No. 1" in the region.

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. founded two white supremacist militias in the 1980s and served time in prison but fell off the radar of law enforcement before his deadly antisemitic rampage in 2014.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Damon Young about That's How They Get You, his new humor anthology featuring essays by Black writers.

As Iran delivers a new response to a U.S. truce proposal and President Trump prepares to visit China, NPR's A Martinez asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel about the implications for war in the Middle East.

As the Iran war continues, many independent gas stations in the U.S. are struggling to deal with volatile fuel prices. NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Jivtesh Gill, who owns several stations in California.

Having to come up with $1,000 unexpectedly can be a challenge for anyone. NPR's recent poll on rural health found that especially true for one group: people with disabilities.

Massachusetts has one of the largest Brazilian populations in the U.S. And all across the state, Brazilians are gearing up to watch their homeland's national team compete in the World Cup.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with journalist Jake Fischer, who covers the NBA for The Stein Line on Substack, about the start of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts say bodyweight exercises can go a long way and are a great way to get started if you don't feel like going to the gym.

Construction workers don't just stop during the heatwave, they find ways to cope with it. Many work hourly and can't afford not to.

Pawpaw, a tropical-tasting fruit native to North America, has a sunny flavor and even its own song. Why don't more grocery stores sell it?

The Hindi-language film industry is famous for romantic comedies filled with singing and dancing. Sometimes, Bollywood films are more than pure entertainment — they can offer a blueprint for love.