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Jamie Holmes of Lynden, Washington, had surgery in 2019 to have her fallopian tubes tied. During the operation, the surgeon noticed early signs of endometriosis and cauterized the troublesome tissue as a precaution.

She was on the surgical table just once but was billed for two operations

A surgeon quickly addressed a secondary problem he noticed during a routine operation. The surgery center billed the patient for two separate operations.

Electric innovations past and present: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 that NPR took on a road trip stopped at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park in Edison, N.J., on June 11. It’s the site of the world’s second-largest light bulb (that would be the one on top of the tower, at left) in honor of Thomas Edison.

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.

People watch a light show on the banks of river Sarayu on the eve of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Ayodhya on Oct. 23, 2022.

Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know

Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.

Tahmida Shamsuddin stands for a portrait outside of her home in Atlanta. Knocking on doors of strangers to talk about the election can be anxiety-inducing, she said.

Anxiety runs deep in Georgia as voters worry about heated rhetoric spurring violence

Voters in the crucial swing state have seen a return of the same kind of extreme rhetoric that dominated discussion in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Many worry it will lead to violence.

Darius Rucker: Live from Nashville

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Grab a front-row seat as the three-time Grammy Award winner performs songs from his latest album, "Carolyn’s Boys," along with Hootie and the Blowfish classics and his solo country hits, including a special performance of Diamond-certified “Wagon Wheel” with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor.

Approximately one in every three births in the U.S. occurs as the result of a C-section.

After a traumatic C-section, journalist takes on the medicalization of birth

When Rachel Somerstein had an emergency C-section with her first child, the anesthesia didn't work. She recounts her own experience and the history of C-sections in her book, Invisible Labor.

Natural Impressions: Art in Nature - Photo hike with SDRP Ranger Dave

Welcome to another session of San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy's Natural Impressions: Art in Nature program May 23rd features San Dieguito River Park's Ranger Dave! When: Thursday, May 23 at 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. Location: Piedras Pintadas / Bernardo Bay Staging Area Join us for a fun-filled day of photography and exploration in the great San Dieguito River Park. Ranger Dave will guide us through some photography basics, inspiring us to create our own masterpieces. Let your imagination run wild as you connect with the world around you through photography. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate National Photography Month [May] with a knowledgeable photographer! To learn more about the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy visit here. Donations help to further the Conservancy's mission of conservation, education and recreation for future generations. The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Our work is supported by generous donors like YOU! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

This circa 1846 daguerreotype of Dolley Madison, made by John Plumbe Jr., was purchased for $456,000 at auction in June.

This portrait of Dolley Madison might be the first photo of a first lady

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.

Judge unseals new evidence against Trump in the Jan. 6 election interference case

Prosecutors provided the most detailed look yet at their election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

What Mr. Walz's former students have to say about the Democratic VP nominee

Before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ever served in public office, he was a high school teacher and assistant football coach. Those who knew him then, and who stayed in touch, told NPR what they learned.

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