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More and more Southern states are talking about fully expanding Medicaid to cover poor residents. They've resisted the option for a decade, but are now running into competition with each other.

Voters in New York's Third Congressional District will cast ballots in a special election Tuesday. The seat was last held by Republican George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year.

The West Virginia coal mine where 25 people were killed in an underground explosion has been cited for serious safety problems several times this year, federal records show. About $1.8 million in penalties have been levied against the mine since 2006, of which the company has paid about $365,000.

The West Virginia coal mine where 25 people were killed in an underground explosion has been cited for serious safety problems several times this year, federal records show. About $1.8 million in penalties have been levied against the mine since 2006, of which the company has paid about $365,000.

The transition from one part of the world to another is filled with anticipation, conflict and drama. These trips can herald life-changing transformations for families seeking out better lives.

Stanford's Tara VanDerveer now holds the record for most coaching wins in NCAA basketball history — men's or women's. NPR's A Martinez talks to Ben Pickman of The Athletic.

The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010. And after a couple less-than-remarkable seasons, the team is back on top. The Blackhawks have won 12 straight games. They extended their season-opening point streak, the best start in NHL history, to 24 games.

An 8-year-old recently beat a 37-year-old grandmaster. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with ChessKid.com's Mike Klein about the new generation of whiz kids.

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.

2 Louisiana Supreme Court candidates disqualified, leaving 1 on the ballot