The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and investors now think borrowing costs could stay higher for months to come. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target.

May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.

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For centuries, stories of northern slavery were not easy to find. Understanding slavery in this project involves learning the stories of those enslaved — and bearing witness.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with security expert Juliette Kayyem about the decision to send in law enforcement at schools like Columbia University and UCLA. What strategy can bring de-escalation?

Juana Summers is a political correspondent for NPR covering race, justice and politics. She has covered politics since 2010 for publications including Politico, CNN and The Associated Press. She got ...

The New York State Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's 2020 conviction last week, ruling that his trial was unfair.

New measures to stop avian flu among dairy cows are taking effect, such as testing dairy herds before they cross state lines. But farmers who voluntarily report infections stand to lose money.

Gov. Katie Hobbs plans to sign the repeal of the law that bans nearly all abortions — keeping the state's ...

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target.

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Election officials are encouraging Hoosiers to vote ahead of the May 7 primary election. Destry Richey is the Cass County ...