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The Education Department said today that changes to a pair of previously troubled programs have recently led to $4.8 billion in loan relief for another 80,000 borrowers.

Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect, especially for cancers linked to obesity.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about the path ahead for President Trump's emergency declaration to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Congressman Charlie Dent, R-Pa., about the impact of the White House ending cost-sharing reductions.

A new study in Pediatrics shows that an anonymous tip line for students is catching some gun threats before they can escalate. It is part of an effort to treat gun violence as a public health problem.

Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of San Juan Wednesday night waiting for a promised address from Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. The governor has been facing calls to resign.

With the signing of a joint document, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended their meetings in Singapore. Rachel Martin talks to North Korea expert John DeLury about the summit.

The Middle East is bracing for a wider war as Israel fights in Gaza and Lebanon, and as Israel promises a strong response to Iran's missile strikes.

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have already articulated ambitious plans for his first 100 days in office.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with reporter Daniel Politi about the turnaround for Argentina's once-ailing economy. Some signs indicate the economic progress is happening on the backs of poor people.