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Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.
NPR NewsThe divers plunged into the Atlantic Ocean off a pleasure craft more than 60 miles from Myrtle Beach, S.C. It wasn't until after midnight that they were seen again.
NPR NewsCatch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsPolice said $60,000 to $100,000 worth of merchandise was stolen and one of the robbers is reported to have used a chemical spray on a security guard.
NPR NewsClarence Avant boosted the careers of a vast array of influential figures, including Michael Jackson, Jim Brown and Barack Obama. He came back into the news after his wife was murdered in 2021.
NPR NewsRecovery continues in Maui after America's deadliest fire in more than 100 years. A federal court hears Alabama redistricting case. And, tips to make salads you actually want to eat.
NPR NewsThe Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.
NPR NewsHawaii's siren system is considered the largest in the world. But they weren't activated ahead of the Maui fires. Experts say the alert could have helped residents have more time to prepare.
NPR NewsAlabama is under a federal court order to draw a new congressional map with two districts where Black voters have a chance to elect their preferred candidate. But its GOP-led legislature refused.
NPR NewsLaw enforcement officers in Kansas raided the office of a local newspaper and a journalist's home. First Amendment experts are calling it a likely violation of federal law.
NPR NewsNiger's mutinous soldiers say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and undermining state security, hours after they said they were open to resolving the crisis.
NPR NewsThe project is called Worldcoin. It was co-founded by Sam Altman of ChatGPT fame. Its mission is to authenticate all the world's humans, one eyeball scan at a time.
NPR NewsThe Brazilian family saw their income evaporate during the pandemic. They couldn't afford to stay in their home. The city of São Paulo had a solution — but they thought it was too good to be true.
NPR NewsAn explosion in western Pennsylvania destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said.
NPR NewsRainn Wilson's book calls for a spiritual revolution in America. And even though he himself is a very funny guy, he is not joking about this at all.
NPR NewsThe fentanyl-additive Xylazine causes open wounds, making the illegal drug supply even more dangerous and treatment more complicated
NPR NewsA looming courtroom battle between the largest cryptocurrency exchange and the world's most powerful regulator promises to shape the future of crypto.
NPR NewsAn age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens.
NPR NewsAn eight-hour concert Friday night was a procession of generations of hip-hop royalty, from the Sugar Hill Gang to current stars like Lil Wayne. Run-DMC gave what was billed as their last performance.
NPR NewsRescue teams continue to search for survivors on the Hawaiian island after wildfires destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina. Over 1,400 people remain in emergency evacuation shelters.
NPR NewsAs one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern United States, barrels of life-saving water for wayward migrants traveling on foot have vanished.
NPR NewsResearchers in upstate New York are working to rehome some tiny, rare snails. Understanding their decline could help mitigate broader climate changes.
NPR NewsGray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California.
NPR NewsThe U visa program was created to both help law enforcement solve crimes and protect the immigrant crime victims reporting them. But it puts applicants in limbo for years, unable to work legally.
NPR NewsAs big media companies struggle to become profitable, smaller companies like Dropout think they can make it work by offering niche content instead of going after a mass audience.
NPR NewsExperts say the request is a long shot, legally speaking. But even if it fails, it could still be a win for Trump politically. NPR traveled to West Virginia to explore why.
NPR NewsPolice say the fight in Montgomery, Ala., last week doesn't meet the criteria for hate crime charges. But video clearly shows how the violence broke down on racial lines, historian Derryn Moten says.
NPR NewsA Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
NPR NewsEcuador is in a state of emergency after the assassination of a leading presidential candidate. Here's how the country got to this point.
NPR NewsWhen Matthew López thought about adapting the acclaimed book into a movie, he he had a very clear idea about what a central sex scene should look like.