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Trump's push for expanded IVF coverage is getting some pushback from conservatives
by Sarah McCammon
Trump has been touting his support for the fertility treatment known as IVF. But that position is putting him at odds with some conservatives.
Democrats question Pete Hegseth's qualifications at Senate confirmation hearing today
by Tom Bowman
Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.
How Marco Rubio's roots could impact his approach if confirmed as secretary of state
by Tristan Wood
During his political career, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has focused his attacks on countries with communist governments and improving relationships with Latin America.
Before you give up on your New Year's resolutions, check out these tips to reset
by Marielle Segarra
It's mid-January, which means some of those New Years resolutions might have fall off, already. NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra gives tips for giving your goals a reset.
The latest on the fate of TikTok
by Bobby Allyn
There is panic among many of the 170 million Americans on TikTok. That's because, any time now, the Supreme Court is set to decide whether the app will stay, or be banned in six days.
What a physician taught a nurse-in-training about treating terminal patients
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, years ago, when Kimberly Godsey was training to become a nurse practitioner, a physician taught her what to do when he discovered a terminal illness.
Exciting new fiction coming in early 2025
by Andrew Limbong
This year promises to give us some great new books. Here are a few pieces of fiction we're looking forward to reading in early 2025.
As immigration stories evolve, so does the language we use to talk about them
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR recently changed how reporters talk about immigration on air and in pieces for the website. Tony Cavin, NPR's Managing Editor of Standards and Practices, talks us through some of this guidance.
Meet the 24-year-old 'neighborhood hero' who gave early warnings about the Eaton Fire
by Christopher Intagliata
Edgar McGregor is the leader of the "Altadena Weather and Climate" group on Facebook, where he was posting warnings about the coming windstorm in the days leading up to the Eaton fire.
How workers without legal immigration status have been aiding labor investigations
by Andrea Hsu
Thousands of workers in the U.S. illegally have gotten deportation protections from the government in exchange for participation in labor investigations. The future of the program is uncertain.