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High school sophomore Josie felt Florida officials were threatening her health care and ability to be feel safe at school. So she left. Other families of trans youth are plotting their exits as well.

Thursday is the last day of Title 42, a pandemic-era rule that the Biden administration has used to quickly expel migrants.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Maine elementary school custodian and chess coach Dave Bishop and state champion player fifth grader Avery Zhang.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR music critic Ann Powers on the rise of interpolation in the increasingly litigious music industry and the line between nostalgia and theft.

Backstopping the deposits at two failed banks cost the government billions. The FDIC has a plan to recover that money through a special charge, most of which would be paid by the U.S.'s biggest banks.

Penelope Cruz is a vibrant, if troubled, mom in L'Immensita, Emanuele Crialese's largely autobiographical portrait of an Italian family in the 1970s.

Weird Al Yankovic has made a name for himself with spot-on song parodies. 40 years into his career, a look at some of his best tunes reveals the expertise and creativity it takes to do what he does.

Omali Yeshitela, Jesse Nevel and Penny Hess spoke out against charges they worked as "Illegal Agents of the Russian Government."

Officers in Enid answered a call to what sounded like a person crying out for help. The sound was being made by a distressed goal. A farmer explained that the goat had been separated from a friend.

Other bills include state inspecting Walt Disney World’s monorail system, and one designed to bolster the safety of amusement rides.

The end of Title 42 restrictions brings a new enforcement era for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Communities are adapting to the needs of those who have court dates.

For the first time ever, viewers in the U.S. can vote for their favorite act in the lavish international spectacle that is the Eurovision Song Contest. Our critic shares his top 10 songs.

State wildlife officials on Thursday backed off a plan to limit mooring of boats at specific areas along the popular Weeki Wachee River. They are now leaning toward approving more stringent restrictions proposed by Hernando County.

While the number of people eligible to donate blood has expanded, the agency says it will continue to monitor the safety of the blood supply.

Lainey Wilson won album of the year for Bell Bottom Country and Chris Stapleton was named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

No injuries were reported after nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Pennsylvania, with no hazardous chemicals on board, fire department and company officials said.

Florida lawmakers approved a tax package that might not give Gov. Ron DeSantis exactly what he requested, but it will provide plenty for him to tout to shoppers and businesses.

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency is coming to an end today. But as we look back at the three-plus years of the pandemic, did we miss the opportunity to best protect our country?

Virginia is the eighth state to leave the bipartisan ERIC compact amid fringe conservative reports and conspiracy theories attempting to connect the system to liberal activists.

The Biden administration issued the policy as a public-health order — known as a Title 42 order. It was scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, leading to a surge of migrants coming into the country.

What's it like to be a Black immigrant or refugee in America? We had a hundred or so conversations with people in Tennessee — one of the Blackest states in the country — to find out.

With so many people still working from home, companies are cutting back on office space. That spells trouble for small businesses that depend on foot traffic.

What they found was a surprise.

There have been reports of the seat detaching during use, causing injuries. This is Peloton's second recall for its machines. Two years ago, the company recalled its Tread+ exercise machines.

If Washington does nothing, Social Security will start to run out of money in about a decade. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, is trying to lead an effort to save Social Security. Is anyone listening?