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More than 250 workers have died in what experts say are preventable trench collapses over the last decade -- with at least 20 fatalities in Texas. Critics say laws aren't enforced sufficiently.

Israel says it has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by Egypt to end hostilities with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. What's still not clear are the intentions of Hamas.

Voters in a Colorado congressional district discuss the political divisions they see at home and around the country during a crucial election year.

A civil trial in New York could further upend the National Rifle Association. The state alleges misuse of funds at the powerful group.

An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.

Low-income housing is in crisis — corporate landlords are squeezing renters with higher rents in often unsafe housing units. Renters are fighting back

The state is spending almost $4 million with a contractor to set up and administer a new private school tax credit program. That’s four times what the Oklahoma Tax Commission estimated in the spring when lawmakers were finalizing the policy.

Blurred Lines author Vanessa Grigoriadis says female college students were once told to protect themselves from sexual assault by learning self defense. Now, the focus is on changing men's behavior.

The Philippines is going "brand agnostic" after a vaccination site was swarmed this week when people found out Pfizer doses were to be given out.

Government data show that fewer women are having labor induced before 39 weeks for nonmedical reasons. Advocates say that change is good for the health of babies.