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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Scott Greer, political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, about how states are reinventing federalism amid an absence of federal leadership.

MIT bioengineer Linda Griffith spent years in debilitating pain before she was diagnosed with a condition often neglected in research. Her focus on the basic biology could lead to better treatments.

One of President Biden's most popular infrastructure proposals hearkens back to FDR's New Deal. A Civilian Climate Corps would aim to tackle climate change while caring for public lands.

NPR's science and national correspondents discuss Rick Bright's testimony on Thursday. Bright says his warnings about critical shortages of masks and other medical supplies went unheeded.

The Russian invasion stirs international condemnation, roils global markets and a promise by Ukraine's president to defend the country.

The sanctions may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia's ultra-rich and infamous – much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops.

At a time when congressional Republicans are generally opting against town halls, Missouri Rep. Mark Alford is embarking on a four-day, 15-stop tour to meet with constituents.

At the Oatfield Estates assisted-living facility in Oregon, residents are tracked around the clock through a system of badges and sensors. It may sound creepy, but for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, it allows them the freedom to roam while giving staff and loved ones the ability to check in at any time.

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

Wray will field questions from GOP Chairman Jim Jordan and other Judiciary Republicans who accuse the agency of "weaponizing" its power for political reasons.