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A post-apartheid promise that hasn't been realized was housing for all, or at least for more. Many South Africans still lack homes, with some pushed out of the temporary structures they build.

What might make us pay attention to calorie information on menus? Researchers think that including how many miles of walking or minutes of running it takes to burn off the calories ordered would help.

The House-passed health bill includes an amendment that bars insurers from selling policies that cover abortion to anyone who gets a federal subsidy. Many states already have similar policies.

The Nashville shooter who killed six people in a school this week was able to purchase seven weapons legally, including assault rifles. It's all legally possible under Tennessee gun laws.

U.S. employers added 275,000 jobs in February — more than forecasters had expected. Wages are growing faster than inflation, giving a boost to workers' real purchasing power.

Gazans are increasingly taking on the Hamas government via social media, pressing for improved living conditions and increased cooperation with its Palestinian rival, Fatah.

Senate confirmation hearings begin on Tuesday for Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump's pick for education secretary. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan, who has serious concerns about DeVos.

Even many people eligible for a health savings account who have extra cash to contribute to one don't do it. Therapists say that's partly because nobody wants to admit they will get old or sick.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson about a case against three drug distributors for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic, as case's trial starts Monday.

Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.