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Republican leaders say they'll approve maps drawn by the governor that eliminate two Black voting districts. Gov. Ron DeSantis insisted on district maps that give an extra advantage to Republicans.

The Biden administration's moves to increase the availability of at-home COVID tests may help refill store shelves. There are concerns about the ability to supply and carry out other forms of testing.

In 1971, computer dating involved people filling out forms and sending them by mail to a service where they ran profiles through a computer and mailed potential matches back.

Families of the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary had been demanding Arredondo be fired since details became clear of the law enforcement failures that day.

The cash represents an unprecedented opportunity to derail the opioid epidemic. But with countless groups advocating for a share of the pie, the impact could depend heavily on geography and politics.

Commuters and travelers react to a judge tossing a mask mandate. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Lindsay Wiley, professor of public health law at UCLA, about how the ruling could affect future emergencies.

Virginia's scandal-plagued governor and his lieutenant are holding onto office despite mounting pleas for them to step aside.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pascal Hundt, the head of delegation at the International Committee of the Red Cross in Ukraine, about helping evacuate and bringing aid to the country.

The city of Stockton, Calif., plans to give its poorest residents $500 a month, no strings attached. It's the first U.S. city to guarantee a basic income. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs about the plan.

Chris Stapleton has gone from a respected songwriter and Nashville insider to a Grammy-winning star in just a few years. NPR's Ari Shapiro sat down with Stapleton to discuss his new album, From A Room: Volume 2. This story originally aired on Dec. 1, 2017 on All Things Considered.

Ohio's new congressional map favors Republicans 13 to 2. Voting rights advocates say it's a violation of redistricting rules voters put in place in 2018. One group has already filed a legal challenge.

Most pink Himalayan salt comes from one source: Pakistan. And that country now would like everybody to know.

A day after her Supreme Court confirmation, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson paid tribute to the path-breaking Black Americans who she said did the heavy lifting which made this moment possible.

The Justice Department is tweaking its risk assessment tool in a way intended to make it easier for Black and Hispanic people in prison to become eligible for early release.

Five students injured during the shooting at Michigan State University remain hospitalized. One is the child of migrant farm workers. Her family is trying to raise money to support her rehabilitation.

President Biden announced a sweeping student loan cancellation plan Wednesday. Some are rejoicing over newfound financial freedom, but there are critics on both sides.

Stalled confirmatory trials and lax enforcement plague the Food and Drug Administration's accelerated approval pathway for pharmaceuticals that target urgent medical needs.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party could set up a tricky Arizona election in 2024. Also, Congress faces a budget deadline this week.

The ruling was the latest development over abortion rights in a state where the issue is being argued in courtrooms and could go before voters this November.

Stephanie was usually careful about her health and regular vaccinations. But then she got into sharing far-out videos and fringe ideas. When COVID hit, misinformation put her and her husband at risk.

Brandi Carlile won three Grammys for her album, By the Way, I Forgive You. In honor of her wins, we revisit her conversation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the album and its theme of forgiveness.

President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is great for small towns, where raising money is challenging. But rural communities have fewer staff to apply for and manage federal assistance.

A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London sets her heart on a designer dress in this charm-filled adaptation of Paul Gallico's 1958 novel.

Voting Rights groups are suing Florida over congressional maps that eliminate two Black voting districts. Even if successful, it's uncertain whether new maps will be imposed before the election.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Maen Areikat, former chief of the Palestinian Liberation Organization delegation to the U.S., about President Trump's Middle East peace proposal.