Report finds Thomasville nursing home didn't follow plan during snowstorm emergency
A state health official told lawmakers that a Thomasville nursing home put residents at risk during a January snowstorm.
Politics & Government
Can states limit abortion and gender-affirming treatments outside their borders?
Building on SB 8 in Texas, some Republican lawmakers are trying a new strategy: pushing bills that would attempt to limit what residents can and can't do even beyond state lines.
NC health department leader asks FDA to end 'discriminatory' blood donation policy
North Carolina's top health official has joined an effort to end a federal blood donation policy that he calls “discriminatory” against gay men.
Wife of Justice Thomas rebuts claims of conflict of interest
In an interview published Monday, Ginny Thomas said that while she did attend the Jan. 6 rally to protest President Biden's election, she left before Donald Trump took the stage.
White House tells China of its 'deep concerns' about providing assistance to Russia
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese diplomats in Rome on Monday in what a senior administration adviser described as an "intense" seven-hour session.
Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)
Payments on federal student loans have been paused for two years, and the Biden administration appears to be considering extending the pause beyond May.
Sen. Joe Manchin says he'll oppose Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination to a key Fed role
The opposition of Manchin, the Democratic senator from West Virginia, likely dooms Raskin's chances to be confirmed.
Why so many states are seeing bills aimed at trans families right now
In addition to Texas, a number of state legislatures are considering bills that would affect trans youth healthcare. Proponents of LGBTQ rights say the issue is being used to score political points.
Those arguments over school book bans may influence midterm elections
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Elizabeth Bruenig from The Atlantic about the political benefits of arguing over book bans in schools.
Chinese and U.S. officials meet in Rome to talk about war in Ukraine
Top Chinese and U.S. officials met in Rome to discuss the Ukraine crisis amid reports that Russia has asked Beijing for military and economic assistance.