The private group that handles Philadelphia evictions with armed contractors may close
Private companies have handled many of Philadelphia's forced evictions. But after several evictions resulted in injury, insurance companies who covered the eviction business are walking away.
Kashmiris cast protest votes in first local elections since India revoked statehood
Residents of Indian Kashmir cast protest votes in their first legislative assembly elections since statehood was revoked.
Why Lyndsay Rush dedicated her debut book of poems to Michelle Pfeiffer
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lyndsay Rush, the poet behind @maryoliversdrunkcousin on Instagram, on how she went from not liking poetry to publishing her debut book of poems, A BIT MUCH.
Experts want to capitalize on declining fatal overdose rates
For the first time in more than a decade, overdose deaths are falling sharply in the U.S. Experts say the improvement is so dramatic they're unsure why it's happening - but they're looking for clues.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sex crime charge in New York
Prosecutors revealed last week that Weinstein had been indicted on additional sex crime charges that weren’t part of the case that led to his now-overturned 2020 conviction.
How the Israeli attacks in Lebanon are affecting Gaza ceasefire talks
The deadly pager and electronic device blasts in Lebanon are complicating U.S. efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire.
