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A decade-old scandal in the U.K. haunts CEO of 'Washington Post'
The Washington Post CEO's past actions are coming under severe scrutiny in a British court as he seeks to turn around the financially troubled U.S. newspaper. May 22, 2024
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A bill in New York looks to update 'antiquated' alcohol laws
The New York legislature is considering undoing a prohibition-era law that allows local governments to opt-out of alcohol sales. Some communities say the state is interfering with local control. May 22, 2024
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Trump's lawyers ask judge to dismiss charges of mishandling classified documents
Lawyers for former President Trump and two co-defendants were in court in Florida asking a federal judge to dismiss charges of mishandling classified documents. The trial's start remains delayed. May 22, 2024
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The NBA conference finals and the arrival of Anthony 'Ant-Man' Edwards
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sports culture critic Tyler Tynes about this year's NBA conference finals — which have a little bit of everything. May 22, 2024
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In Rafah: More than 900,000 flee and UN halts delivery of food aid
The UN says more than 900,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah, which was the last sheltering place for people in Gaza, and where the Israeli military is expanding its incursion. May 22, 2024
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It's a great time to be a home seller as lack of options spark bidding wars
Sales of existing homes dipped in April. But prices are still sky high. A shortage of homes for sale means stiff competition and more than a quarter of homes sold for more than the asking price. May 22, 2024
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Genetic analysis explores the influence of African ancestry in brain disease risk
A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's. May 22, 2024
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The damage after severe storms and tornadoes in Iowa
Several people were killed in Greenfield, Iowa, a town about 55 miles southwest of Des Moines. Severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas in the Midwest on Tuesday. May 22, 2024
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Louisiana considers law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
Louisiana might pass a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. It's a move a few other states have considered after a court decision about religion. May 22, 2024
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There are now 25 states with bans on trans health care for minors
With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors. May 22, 2024