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In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

The number of students in undergraduate and graduate programs rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

A collage features San Diego neighborhood sign ornaments, photography, baking classes and a crocheted cactus. Text overlay reads "KPBS | Holiday Gift Guide."

KPBS Holiday Gift Guide: 25 unique local gifts from San Diego artisans and creatives

Looking for that perfectly San Diego gift this season? These gift ideas feature locally crafted treasures and unforgettable experiences that highlight the city's vibrant arts and culture scene.

Standing in front of the North Carolina Supreme Court in Raleigh on Jan. 14, Ted Corcoran reads a list of over 60,000 people who cast ballots in the November 2024 election but whose votes have been challenged by Republican court candidate Jefferson Griffin in his extremely close race with Democratic Justice Allison Riggs.

A Republican court candidate in North Carolina wants to toss out thousands of votes

More than 80 days after Election Day, a race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains unresolved. That's because the Republican candidate is contesting some 65,000 ballots.

Nevada Republican Party Chair Michael McDonald, one of the 2024 presidential electors facing felony charges related to the 2020 "fake electors" scheme, speaks during the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in July.

'Fake electors' from 2020 are casting 2024 votes for Trump while facing felony charges

Eight of the Republicans set to cast Michigan and Nevada's 2024 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump still face felony charges related to efforts to reverse Trump's 2020 loss.

Election workers sort ballots on Oct. 29 at the Registrar of Voters Office in Reno, in Nevada's Washoe County.

What happens if local officials won't certify elections? A Nevada case may be a model

More than two dozen local officials in swing states have refused to certify elections in recent years, including after the primary election in Nevada's Washoe County this summer.

A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon

Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.

Heavy snow falls as a person walks along U.S. Route 42 in Florence, Ky., on Monday.

At least 4 people are dead as massive snowstorm creates dangerous travel conditions

Dozens of people have also been injured in a major winter storm spanning from Ohio to Washington, D.C. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some areas, and hundreds of thousands of people are without power.

Voters take a selfie after casting ballots at Edsel Ford High School on Nov. 5 in Dearborn, Mich.

Election confidence among Republicans surges after Trump's win, a new poll finds

Almost 9 in 10 U.S. voters felt the November election was run well, according to new survey data. That's a jump compared with 2020 — an increase driven exclusively by Republican voters.

How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy

A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.

The law went into effect Jan. 1 and says youth up to 21 or foster youth up to 26 should be connected to health care before or soon after they leave prisons, detention centers or jail.

Health care is key for youths getting out of prison. A new law helps them get it

It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental illness or substance abuse. A new law will help them get Medicaid.

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