Most Americans with mental health needs don't get treatment, report findsDecember 13, 2023 10:11 AMBy Rhitu Chatterjee Many Americans are diagnosed with mental health conditions, but most don't get professional help, even if they're insured. Obstacles include difficulties finding providers their plan covers.
Supreme Court to hear abortion pill caseDecember 13, 2023 9:21 AMBy Nina Totenberg and Annie Gersh The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone, and the circumstances under which it can be prescribed.
James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstoresDecember 13, 2023 7:45 AMBy The Associated PressHundreds of employees at independent bookstores, from Chapter One in Victoria, Minn., to The Cloak & Dagger in Princeton, N.J., will be receiving $500 holiday bonuses from author James Patterson.
Play6min 59secAttacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?December 13, 2023 6:36 AMBy Ari Daniel The targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there any consequences?
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system that monitors drivers using AutopilotDecember 13, 2023 6:06 AMBy The Associated PressTesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Climate talks end on a first-ever call for the world to move away from fossil fuelsDecember 13, 2023 4:39 AMBy Nathan Rott , Rebecca Hersher , and Jeff Brady Leaders from nearly 200 countries agreed on the need to transition away from fossil fuels. But representatives of nations most vulnerable to climate impacts were not happy with the final deal.
Play4min 01secPoll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don'tDecember 13, 2023 4:20 AMBy Domenico Montanaro A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.
Play2min 18secTwo beloved Christmas classics just joined the National Film Registry December 13, 2023 4:20 AMBy Neda Ulaby Every year, the Librarian of Congress selects 25 movies to be added to the National Film Registry. This year, the list included “Home Alone” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Play3min 47secWall Street calls them 'the Magnificent 7': They're the reason why stocks are surgingDecember 13, 2023 4:20 AMBy David Gura The S&P 500 has surged this year, but most of those gains are thanks to a handful companies nicknamed "The Magnificent Seven." And that's worrying Wall Street.
Play8min 16secRanked choice is ‘the hot reform‘ in democracy. Here‘s what you should know about itDecember 13, 2023 4:00 AMBy Miles Parks Roughly 50 American voting jurisdictions have now moved to a ranked choice voting system, and it's shaping up to be one of the political subplots of 2024.