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Currently, polling places are largely a politics-free zone, but the Supreme Court heard arguments that could change that.

Should Polling Places Remain Politics-Free? Justices Incredulous At Both Sides

Polling places are a politics-free zone. Could that change with a Supreme Court case out of Minnesota? The court is hearing arguments in a key case on this Wednesday.

A man votes at a polling place in McLean, Va., in 2016. Currently, polling places are largely a politics-free zone, but the Supreme Court hears arguments that could change that.

Polling Place Battleground: Freedom Of Speech Versus Freedom From Intimidation

Polling places are a politics-free zone. Could that change with a Supreme Court case out of Minnesota? The court is hearing arguments in a key case on this Wednesday.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announces on Tuesday that teachers would return to work on Thursday and that he's offering teachers and school service personnel a pay raise.

West Virginia Teachers To End Strike After Reaching Deal With Governor

The strike has shut down public schools since last Thursday. Union leaders met with Gov. Jim Justice, and they have reached a deal for pay raises. State lawmakers would need to pass the proposals.

San Ysidro School District board members listen to speakers during a Nov. 9, 2017 meeting.

San Ysidro Schools Update — From Superintendent Search To Fixing Money Problems

The troubled San Ysidro School District is putting one financial problem behind it while it also searches for its eighth superintendent since 2013.

Most workers are covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, which allows up to 12 weeks of leave per year to care for family members. But that leave is unpaid. Now, Republicans are making paid family leave a legislative policy.

Lawmakers Agree On Paid Family Leave, But Not The Details

Passage of paid family leave laws in states like Washington is spurring federal lawmakers from both parties to float their own proposals, but so far support is not bridging party lines.

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said in September that he would not seek re-election, but then he wavered. On Tuesday, he reconfirmed he would not run.

Sen. Corker Really Isn't Running For Re-Election (Seriously)

This time the Tennessee Republican means it. Sen. Bob Corker had been wavering after he announced in September that he would be retiring.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said at a Capitol Hill press conference on Tuesday that the House would wait "to see what the Senate can do" on gun legislation.

Congress Stalled On Bills To Tighten Gun Background Check System

Lawmakers have made little progress in advancing any new gun control measures in since the Feb. 14 shooting that left 17 people dead at a high school in Parkland, Fla.

Education Department Wants To Protect Student-Loan Debt Collectors

The Trump administration is considering a policy change to prevent states from making tough demands of companies that collect student loan debt, according to an internal document obtained by NPR.

Florence Kasumba (left), Angela Bassett and Leititia Wright appear in a scene from Marvel's <em>Black Panther</em>. Sociologist Darnell Hunt says the film's success "demonstrates what's possible beyond standard Hollywood practices."

Hollywood Diversity Study Finds 'Mixed Bag' When It Comes To Representation

The report finds that broadcast TV and children's series are increasingly diverse, but people of color remain underrepresented on all fronts, including lead roles, writers, directors and showrunners.

Confused about whether your health plan is ACA-compliant? To be sure you're using your state's official marketplace, start with HealthCare.gov, and click on "see if I can change."

Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

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