VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts
Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs warn that crucial medical research is in jeopardy unless the Trump administration reverses course on cuts.
Voters Drawn To Donald Trump In Florida Panhandle
Voters in conservative northwest Florida share their views on the presidential election.
At Least 100 People Dead After Hurricane Matthew Hits Haiti
Reports are beginning to surface from Haiti's southwest coast, which received a direct hit from Hurricane Matthew earlier this week. The storm left the region cut off for days. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and at least 100 people are reported dead.
Chicago City Council Approves Police Oversight Agency
The Chicago City Council approved a new oversight agency to investigate police shootings, though critics say the measure lacks transparency and shows that the city is still not ready for reform.
George Washington University Opens Food Pantry For Students
A student food pantry has opened on the campus of one of the most expensive colleges in the nation. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tim Miller, associate dean of students at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Police In India Arrest Hundreds In IRS Scam
Hundreds of people were arrested in India in a scam ring that called people in the U.S., threatening them with arrest if they didn't pay them cash to clear alleged IRS debts.
Regulators To Require Employers To Report More Detailed Pay Data
New regulations will require companies to report more detailed pay data, including how much men and women are paid. Many companies are auditing their payroll and finding that analyzing the information and handling the results can be tricky.
Medical Shortages Lead To Avoidable Deaths In Venezuela
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Associated Press correspondent Hannah Dreier about how shortages of medicine, medical supplies and services are causing avoidable deaths in Venezuela.
Photographer Witnesses Death On A Migrant Boat
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Aris Messinis, a photographer for Agence France-Presse, about his photographs showing the African migrants who died on the way to Italy after being crushed in boats.
U.K. Faces Challenges In Negotiating New Trade Deals After Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has prioritized controlling immigration, which leaves the U.K. facing the challenge of striking new trade deals without experienced negotiators.
Prince Fans Get First Glimpse Inside Paisley Park
Prince's home, Paisley Park, is opening as a museum just six months since his death. Local government in a Minneapolis has stopped tours until zoning and permit issues are resolved. Meanwhile, a few lucky visitors got tours before the suspension.
Florida Residents Prepare For Arrival Of Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew is heading toward Florida's Atlantic coast where millions of residents are preparing for its arrival. The Category 4 storm with winds up to 140 miles per hour has already caused damage in Haiti, eastern Cuba and the Bahamas.