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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas poses for a portrait at NPR Headquarters in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7.

Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end

As Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic.

Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, discusses his bill that would pay for the universal health care bill, during a news conference at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Kalra announced legislation this week to reform a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations and requires employers found liable to pay employees and the state.

California lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations

The new legislation would lower the financial penalty for some employers and compel them to correct violations.

The WNBA Players Association has opted out of its contract with the WNBA. The players want to secure a better deal following the dynamic 2024 season which saw record attendance and viewership.

As the WNBA's historic season comes to an end, players say it's time for higher pay

Record-breaking TV ratings helped the WNBA secure a more lucrative media rights deal this year. Now, the players' union has opted out of its contract, a move aimed at better salaries and benefits.

A hearse and van sit outside the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colo., on Oct. 6, 2023. On Monday, a judge ordered the funeral home’s owners, Carie and Jon Hallford, to pay $950 million to families whose loved ones' remains were mishandled.

The owners of a Colorado funeral home are ordered to pay $950M over mishandled remains

"Bad behavior has significant consequences,” the attorney representing families in a class-action lawsuit says. The remains of nearly 200 people were found at the Return to Nature Funeral Home.

Come for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?

Mall of America's recipe for success includes an amusement park, pop-up stores, weddings and raves. Can local malls take a page from the country's largest shopping center?

A San Diego State University student waited in line for over an hour to register and cast her first ballot at the on-campus polling place at SDSU, Nov. 8, 2022.

Adapting public opinion polls to 21st century communication

Pollsters say these days they have to reach people over cell phones, texts, emails and social media.

A lit up sign that says, "Ask us for recs!" is seen in this undated photo from Meet Cute Romance Bookshop.

Holiday book recommendations from San Diego bookstores

'Tis the season! Local independent bookstores share their favorite reads to give you gift ideas for the reader in your life.

250 companies, schools and organizations pledge to provide overdose antidote naloxone

The White House says big companies like Amazon, the NHL, and United Airlines are joining the push to prevent overdoses by making naloxone widely available.

Beni the llama gets a hug and inspires a laugh from a traveler at Portland International Airport last week.

Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy

The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks as he signs legislation at the state Capitol on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking

Opponents say it could unintentionally raise overall gas prices and threaten the safety of refinery workers.

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