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An artist's conception of the Psyche spacecraft approaching an asteroid that's largely composed of metal.

This next NASA mission to an asteroid is seriously metal

A NASA mission called Psyche is about to launch on a mission out to an unusual asteroid that's scientists believe is largely composed of metal.

Vigil in Washington, D.C., honored victims of the Hamas attack on Israel

Hundreds of people gathered at the synagogue of the Adas Israel Congregation to show support for the victims of the surprise Hamas attack in southern Israel over the weekend.

Memphis hairstylist and abortion rights advocate Queen visits a new billboard on Interstate 55 in Arkansas, placed by the group Shout Your Abortion. She says messages such as "God's Plan Includes Abortion" give "courage" and "strength" to those traveling on this road to the closest abortion clinic for thousands of southern women.

Billboards supporting women seeking abortions are popping up along I-55 heading north

Six billboards with messages supporting abortion rights have been placed along Interstate 55, a highway traveled by many women from the South who seek abortion care in Illinois.

Former Trump executive Allen Weisselberg testifies in the Trump civil trial

Allen Weisselberg testified Tuesday as a defendant in an ongoing civil trial targeting Trump's business practices. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 10, 2023.)

Restaurants join the effort to reduce opioid overdoses by carrying Narcan

A growing number of restaurants are stocking the overdose antidote Narcan and training staff on how to administer it. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 22, 2023.)

Ben Norris, 65, used to live on the streets. Now he's taking part in a pilot project in Oregon that uses Medicaid funds to pay for housing and rent for people who are homeless or in danger of becoming so.

Can states ease homelessness by tapping Medicaid funding? Oregon is betting on it

Medicaid provides health care for tens of millions of low-income Americans. Now, for the first time, it's being used for housing and rent for people who are homeless or in danger of becoming so.

Hostages believed held in Gaza complicate ground offensive against Hamas

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tamir Hayman, former head of Israeli military intelligence, about Israel's efforts to fight Hamas — as the militant group threatens to execute a hostages.

The U.S. Supreme Court considers a redistricting case from South Carolina.

South Carolina redistricting case could add Democratic House seats

At issue is the way the Republican-dominated state legislature equalized the population of its congressional districts.

Before heading out on the trail, Carol Woody and volunteer Erwin Berry make sure Gage Tatar is safely buckled into the Cimgo. Grinning wide, Tatar listens as Woody explains what he can expect on the dirt track.

Using technology to open up wilderness trails to people with disabilities

People — including those with disabilities — flocked outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. The influx has highlighted efforts to ensure everyone has access to outdoor spaces.

The Museo de Arte in Puerto Rico is one of 64 art museums receiving grants as part of a new initiative called "Access for All" funded by Alice Walton's Art Bridges foundation.

Walmart heir wants museums to attract more people and donates $40 million to help

Alice Walton's foundation Art Bridges will give grants to dozens of museums around the country.

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