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The Board of Regents is backing the University of Iowa’s acquisition of Iowa City’s Mercy Hospital. Polk County supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to start using county funds to pay for rape victims’ emergency contraception. Plus, Cedar Rapids is coming to voters for hundreds of millions of dollars this November for its school district.

Kabul fell to the Taliban close to two years ago, but desperate Afghans continue to flee, even taking the dangerous route into the U.S. across the Mexican border. Here's the story of one such family.

A severe traumatic brain injury can make it hard to remember recent events or conversations. But a form of brain stimulation appears to ease this memory deficit.

Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.

A narcissistic film director leaves his husband for a woman in Ira Sachs' new drama. But ending a marriage is rarely clean or easy — as this thrilling, tempestuous film proves.

The Oscar winner's other credits include To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, Rules of Engagement and a TV remake of the classic play and Sidney Lumet movie 12 Angry Men.

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which was filed Sunday, comes just three years after Yellow received $700 million in pandemic-era loans from the federal government.

The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16. It was the earliest exit ever for the four-time tournament champions.

More than 90% of Indians have arranged marriages, and polls show most are happy with that system. But for couples who want to follow their hearts, the risks can be severe.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer-director Ira Sachs about his new film, "Passages." It's about love and marriage, ego and betrayal.