Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround
Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts.
More women who’ve been denied abortions are going public with their stories
Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are telling their stories — and that could impact the upcoming election:
A Nobel prize for an explanation of why nations fail
A trio of economists just won a Nobel prize for their insights into how democratic and other inclusive institutions are critical for a nation’s prosperity.
Farmers blame delays by U.S. Postal Service for birds dying during shipments
For more than a century, the United States Postal Service has shipped baby birds through the mail. Breeders, hatcheries and customers blame postal slowdowns and delays for birds now dying in transit.
Tougher building codes contribute to Florida mitigating damage from latest hurricanes
After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.
Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold
Experts say smugglers are treating migrants more harshly and bringing them on paths that could be more dangerous in extreme summer temperatures.
A USDA program may be killing wild animals that they’re not supposed to, records show
A USDA program kills wild animals at the request of private livestock owners. NPR obtained exclusive documents to show how its employees manage wildlife.
Shaken baby syndrome is discredited, but a man is scheduled to be executed for it
Supporters of death row inmate Robert Roberson say the state is about to execute an innocent man. Roberson was convicted of shaking his child to death. “Shaken baby syndrome” is largely discredited.
The Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off of voter rolls
The lawsuit filed Friday alleges that an executive order issued in August by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin requiring daily updates to voter lists to remove ineligible voters violates federal law.
How one woman is seeking atonement this year during Yom Kippur
As Yom Kippur approaches, many Jews are engaging in self-reflection and a process of atonement. One woman shares her story of seeking repair.
Florida dog found tied to fence and abandoned before Milton is safe with rescue group
The pooch was left on the side of I-75, with a third of his body submerged in water, just hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. A rescue organization said the dog was stressed but recovering.
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