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It’s common knowledge in medicine: Doctors routinely order tests on hospital patients that are unnecessary and wasteful. Sutter Health, a giant hospital...

A man from El Salvador describes inhumane treatment by Mexican authorities leading up to the deadly fire at a migration detention in Mexico in March.

The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.

The western Ukrainian city of Lviv has been a bastion of relative normalcy since the Russian invasion began last month. Friday's strike, just over 4 miles from the city center, rattled residents.

Officials promised a robust review process before forgiving PPP loans, but most loans could be forgiven with a simple, one-page form. Meanwhile, just 2% of loans have gotten close, hands-on reviews.

Fifty years after he attracted his first few dozen followers to his church, the Rev. Jerry Falwell prepares to open a giant new church building. In an interview, Falwell explains that his controversial comments were made with a singular goal -- getting attention.

Jennifer was constantly bullied throughout seventh grade. When eighth grade started, it seemed like the same thing would happen. But then someone unexpected stepped in and everything changed.

Restaurants in Washington, D.C., are phasing out the lower minimum wage often given to workers who earn tips. Restaurant owners say it's forced them to add fees, and diners are reportedly confused.

High school junior Christian Champagne is part of Chicago's "Becoming a Man" program. After meeting with President Obama, he speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about initiatives that reach out to young black men.

Commentator Kelly Beatty says that when he was growing up, space exploration was all about one thing: the race to the moon. It was easy to measure progress leading up to a specific goal. Now that space exploration is all about the planets and the solar system, there is a dizzying array of spacecraft traveling all over the place.

Ketamine, approved as an anesthetic in 1970, is emerging as a major alternative mental health treatment. But more than 500 clinics have popped up with little regulation, and treatment varies widely.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nick Robinson, of the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, about the dozens of anti-protest bills introduced by Republican lawmakers this year.

Jacqueline Burns, former adviser to the U.S. special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, talks about how the U.S. has contributed to instability in Sudan.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing that teachers and school employees in the state will be required to be vaccinated or regularly be tested for COVID-19.

Rittenhouse testified that he feared for his life when he shot three men, two fatally, during anti-police protests. "I didn't want to have to kill anybody. I was being attacked," Rittenhouse said.

Boris Johnson's time as prime minister has been a rollercoaster. He faces a no-confidence vote mainly over rule-breaking parties in government buildings during COVID-19 lockdowns.

We remember the life of African-American publishing giant John Johnson. He died Monday at age 87.

Nowhere is the nation's home buying and building binge more visible than in Las Vegas. On average, 200 new residents arrive every day needing a place to live. That has led to a rash of lawsuits over construction defects.

Gas prices are falling, but don't give credit to Biden. The White House can influence prices, but the primary driver of fuel costs is the global market for crude oil and seasonal shifts in gas demand.

Hong Kong residents are seeking — and being granted — asylum in the United States as the region's limited autonomy disappears under Chinese control.

Republicans had accused President Obama of dithering rather than deciding how things should go in Afghanistan. The president took three months and convened many top-level meetings to consider strategy and troop levels. While there is support for the increased troop level, they do not think Obama should have set a timetable for withdrawing.

Mississippi voters are preparing for a Tuesday primary that has taken on new significance as the race between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton remains tight. What do Democrats in Mississippi think about the prospects of a so-called "dream ticket" that would match the two?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with neuropsychologist Bernhard Sabel about his study estimating that more medical papers may be made up or plagiarized than previously thought.

The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful for everyone. But for children who already have mental health conditions like anxiety disorder or depression — the emotional impact is dramatically magnified.

Rescue and recovery efforts continue where a massive mudslide killed at least 14 people, with many more missing. Emergency workers in the region are being hampered by still-dangerous conditions.