These teachers often live in poverty. A pay raise could help — but there’s a cost
A new Biden administration effort to raise Head Start teacher wages could force the federally funded preschool program to serve fewer children.
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Hispanic voters speak out in Allentown, Pa., a majority Latino city
The former steel town of Allentown, Pa., has become a majority minority city. NPR's Michel Martin asks a bipartisan group of Latino voters what informs their votes?
New research finds trans teens have high satisfaction with gender care
The survey published in JAMA Pediatrics showed that trans teens taking puberty blockers or hormones had very low rates of regret.
Tagovailoa rejects calls to retire after 3rd official concussion of his NFL career
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to practice Wednesday -- after sitting out the past month following another concussion.
Each year at this time, tombstone tourists take in the sights at cemeteries
Loren Rhoads -- the author of “222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die” -- acts as our cemetery travel guide this Halloween season. They have the most beautiful gardens and fascinating monuments.
Jelly Roll leads a wave of new artists to the top of the album chart
Powerhouse names lingered around the top of Billboard’s albums chart all summer: Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen — crowding out new entries. But this week brings an embarrassment of riches.
Which party controls the House could be determined by deeply blue California
Control of the House of Representatives could run through California. There are at least five House seats in the state that are considered among the closest in the country.
Remembering Dodgers pitching star Fernando Valenzuela who died at age 63
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday night that pitching star Fernando Valenzuela has died. In 1981, he won the National League’s Cy Young award and was the National League's Rookie of the Year.
Canadian Cabinet voices support for Trudeau as some Liberals prepare to confront him
Canada's deputy prime minister said she believes Justin Trudeau has the support of a majority of Liberals in Parliament as some prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down.
Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization
Egypt has been fighting malaria for nearly 100 years. WHO declares a country malaria-free when the disease has not been present for at least three consecutive years before the designation.