Knocking On Doors To Get Opioid Overdose Survivors Into Treatment
Within days of an OD from opioids or other drugs, users in Huntington, W.Va., are visited by a quick-response team at home, the hospital or in jail. Reversing an OD is just recovery’s first step.
Some Democrats See Nevada As ‘The Model’
In 2016 Nevada flipped the statehouse from red to blue and sent the nation’s first Latina Senator to D.C. Now, the state could elect its first Democratic governor in 20 years.
Austin Faces Clean Water Shortage
Residents of Austin have been asked to boil their drinking water after historic flooding there last week. The flood has sparked a water emergency that may take days to fix.
What Is A Nationalist In The Age Of Trump?
“America First” has been a Trump mantra for years. The suggestion that the U.S. has been fleeced by foreigners has been his appeal to all those who find talk of “globalism” unsettling or threatening.
Opioid Deaths Are Starting To Plateau, HHS Chief Says
Overdose deaths started to level off toward the end of 2017 and are “finally bending in the right direction,” says Alex Azar, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
A Winning Ticket In S.C. For $1.6 Billion, The Largest Jackpot In Lottery History
The drawing was Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET. The odds for holding the winning ticket are about 1 in 302 million.
U.S. Apprehended Record Number of Migrant Families At Southwest Border
A record number of migrant families arrived at the Southwest border over the last year, despite the Trump administration’s effort to deter illegal immigration by separating families at the border.
Austin Boil-Water Mandate Could Last Less Than A Week As City Faces Possible Shortage
The water utility company is urging residents to cut back on consumption by at least 15 percent as the city’s reserve reaches “minimal levels.”
How Midterm Voters Are Reacting To The Killing Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has fueled growing international outrage. But how the case is resonating in the media and with voters in the U.S. just two weeks ahead of midterms?
Family Feuds Become Part Of Divisive Political Campaigns Across The Country
Politics are dividing families like never before. Recently, several congressional campaigns have run attack ads featuring their opponents’ siblings criticizing the candidate.
Voting Rights Advocates Raise Concerns About New Restrictions At The Ballot Box
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Myrna Pérez, deputy director of the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program, about how voter rights groups are working to counter voter suppression around the country.
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