State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
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Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locationsDomestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Buena Vista Social Club sold millions of records; now their story is on Broadway
The Buena Vista Social Club were artists who'd been all but lost to the world after the Cuban Revolution -- until they united for a 1997 album. Now, their unlikely story takes a new stage: Broadway.
The U.S. also has its trade barriers
President Trump is preparing to announce another big round of tariffs Wednesday. He argues that import taxes help to protect U.S. producers from foreign competition.
Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake
The Trump administration acknowledges that it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to a Salvadoran mega-prison. That admission comes amid growing concerns about due process for alleged gang members.
What 'Adolescence' gets right about teen boys — according to a psychologist
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist, about how the Netflix show Adolescence depicts the struggles of young boys.
The world's youngest nation edges towards civil war
The world's youngest nation, South Sudan, could be on the brink of another civil war. At the heart of the tensions is a power struggle between the country's president and vice president.
Measles outbreak in west Texas continues while cuts on health agencies loom
While Texas keeps adding dozens of confirmed measles cases every week, health officials and state representatives are raising the alarm over CDC cuts that could hinder efforts to end the outbreak.
Son of ousted Myanmar leader speaks to NPR about her imprisonment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kim Aris, son of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, about her imprisonment and why he's advocating for her release.
Judge says Alabama can't charge those who help people get abortions in other states
A federal judge ruled that Alabama cannot prosecute people who cross state lines to help someone get abortion care.
Administration lawyers make missteps in defending Trump's orders
The Justice Department lawyers defending the president's executive orders are struggling to answer questions and correct the record in front of judges.
