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The seal of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seen on the building in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2013.

Veterans Hope New VA System Will Speed Up Their Disability Appeals

Under the old system, a veteran could wait 3 to 7 years for their claim to work its way through the appeals process.

When Kids Ask (Really) Tough Questions: A Quick Guide

Is Santa real? Will you ever die? Children ask questions that can induce knee-buckling panic in adults. NPR's Life Kit and Sesame Workshop have research-tested strategies to help you with the answers.

Vernon Madison was sentenced to death for the 1985 murder of a Mobile, Ala., police officer.

Executing Someone With Dementia Might Violate Constitution, Justices Say

A convicted murderer developed dementia while on Death Row. The Supreme Court blocked his execution for now, asking a lower court to determine whether the man understands why he is being put to death.

Abortion-rights activists gathered for a news conference in New York City Monday to protest the Trump administration's proposed restrictions on family planning providers. The rule would force any medical provider receiving federal assistance to refuse to promote, refer for, perform or support abortion as a method of family planning.

Foes Of Trump's Restrictions On Family Planning Clinics See Law On Their Side

In 1991, the Supreme Court upheld restrictions on family planning providers that are similar to rules proposed by the Trump Administration. But Trump critics say the legal landscape has changed.

Mark Hollis, photographed in 1998, the year his self-titled solo album was released. The singer and songwriter died in February 2019.

Mark Hollis And Talk Talk's Brilliant, Nuanced, Stubborn Visions

Fame in hand, Mark Hollis led Talk Talk away from the '80s pop-rock that had made them and got weird, crafting two albums of intricate, desolate beauty. Afterwards, he ditched the machine completely.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is reintroducing a bill to make marijuana legal on the federal level, with the support of several other Senate Democrats running for president.

2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Support Marijuana Legalization Bill

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is reintroducing a bill on Thursday that would make marijuana legal at the federal level, the latest progressive legislation embraced by White House contenders.

Michael Cohen used his public testimony to detail how far he went to protect Trump. Republicans questioned his credibility and motives.

5 Revelations From Cohen: 2017 Checks, 'Catch-And-Kill,' Possible Book Deal

Michael Cohen, formerly President Trump's personal lawyer, used his public testimony to detail how far he went to protect Trump. Republicans questioned his credibility and motives.

President Trump speaks as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo looks on during a news conference following the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit in Hanoi, on Thursday. Trump's second summit with Kim collapsed Thursday without an agreement between the two leaders.

Trump And Kim's Second Nuclear Summit Ends With No Deal

Talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended early Thursday. Trump cited continued sanctions against North Korea as a sticking point.

The UC San Diego School of Medicine building shown in this undated picture.

UC San Diego Launches New Program To Attract Students To Mental Health Career

A new program at UC San Diego is designed to give psychology majors a unique experience.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe takes the ball as Japan's Hina Sugita stays close on the first day of the SheBelieves Cup in Chester, Penn., on Wednesday night.

On The Road To The World Cup, U.S. Women Tie Japan 2-2

In a rematch of the 2015 World Cup final, the Americans had many chances but settled for a draw. As the U.S. looks to defend its World Cup title this summer, its lineup remains a work in progress.

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