Why haven’t Kansas and Alabama — among other holdouts — expanded access to Medicaid?
Only 10 states have not joined the federal program that expands Medicaid to people who are still in the “coverage gap” for health care
A historic road marker tells the story of a forgotten murder
Historical markers have been used to spread hate — with racist language, ideas and intent. They also have been able to unlock secrets — even from a long-forgotten murder in rural Alabama.
An uptick in Southern border crossings is expected to increase
Immigration observers say that despite increased efforts to curb illegal migration throughout the U.S., Southern border crossings are likely to increase as warmer weather months arrive.
Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the ‘toolbelt generation’
With demand for jobs like HVAC technicians, electricians and wind turbine installers, enrollment is ticking up at vocational schools as four-year college costs continue to soar.
A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.
Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside
Lower courts ruled it’s “cruel and unusual” to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available. An Oregon city says that’s hamstrung efforts to keep public spaces safe and open to all.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass safe after suspect breaks into official residence
Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday morning, officials said.
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company
The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S.
What it would take to bring high-speed rail to Texas
The U.S. lags behind when it comes to high-speed rail, but a visit from Japan’s prime minister has reignited interest in Texas. NPR’s Andrew Limbong talks to Amber Gaudet of the Dallas Morning News.
A century-long effort to recast the Civil War
Most corners of the country harbor old or erroneous markers of some kind. An NPR investigation examines the proliferation of Confederate markers and a century-long effort to recast the Civil War.
Alabama’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park tells the story of enslaved people
Montgomery, Ala., has a new monument park where visitors are confronted with the history of enslaved people in America.
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