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Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such cases going forward.

A federal bankruptcy court judge said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.

Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about the ongoing government shutdown and how it's affecting federal workers in his state.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Australian Prime Minister and current president of the Asia Society Kevin Rudd about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting the U.S.-China relationship.

We meet a brother and sister who share an oddity and in their family, this quirk is unique to them. Sharing an oddball trait isn't that common with siblings unless you're an identical twin.

A study finds people who eat more than one serving of red meat a day are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs, were linked to an even higher risk.

A recent interview with Steve Bannon reignited chatter about whether President Trump would try to run in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment.

Emmitsburg is home to the National Fire Academy, effectively the war college for U.S. firefighters. The Trump administration's decision to halt classes has some townspeople pondering their votes.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Ben Davies, professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh, about former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and what treatment options are available.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, about her book "Washing My Mother's Body" where she explores the complexity of a daughter's grief as she reflects on her mother's life.