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West Virginia Public Broadcasting dismissed part-time reporter Amelia Ferrell Knisely after she covered allegations of the mistreatment of people with disabilities in the state's care. Knisely (left) is shown reporting in this 2021 photograph.

Reporter's dismissal exposes political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting

A reporter was dismissed after state officials complained — the latest instance of political pressure on the station from Gov. Jim Justice's administration and some state legislators.

Thousands of GM workers still facing required overtime to catch up after last year's strike

Months after the strike at General Motors ended, thousands of workers are being required to work long hours to catch up on a parts backlog.At least six GM…

Spotlight on Snyder

Yesterday was not a good day for Governor Rick Snyder.First, he signed the bill outlawing straight-ticket voting. There was never any real doubt he would…

Left: The Putin Pub in Jerusalem, before the owners removed the word Putin from the sign. Right: On Feb. 24, the first day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Russian-speaking owners of the Putin Pub removed "Putin" from the sign.

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Jerusalem's Putin Pub is now just named Pub

Israel is keeping good ties with ally Putin, as well as with Ukraine. But the owners of Jerusalem's Putin Pub, a bar for Russian-speaking immigrants, erased his name when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is seen at the Chancellery in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday.

Poland to cut all Russian oil imports while Germany warns on gas supplies

Poland launches the most radical plan among European nations to wean off Russian energy sources while Germany issues the first of three warning levels over supply.

OxyContin pills arranged at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Purdue Pharma makes the highly addictive drug.

Purdue Pharma Offers Restructuring Plan, Sackler Family Would Give Up Ownership

Under a bankruptcy plan filed late Monday, the OxyContin maker would pay $500 million up front, promising billions in future payments. Twenty-four states rejected the proposal.

Line 5 shutdown top priority for attorney general candidate Dana Nessel

As part of Michigan Radio’s ongoing election coverage, on Thursday and Friday, Morning Edition and Stateside are featuring interviews with candidates…

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Dec. 1 in the case <em>Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org</em>, which has the potential to pose a serious challenge to <em>Roe v. Wade.</em>

The Supreme Court Sets A Date For Arguments In Case That Could Challenge Roe V. Wade

On Dec. 1, the court will hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The Mississippi case tests whether all state laws that ban pre-viability abortions are unconstitutional.

Allie Henderson with her sister Claire (left) and her mom, LeAnn, outside their home recently in Terry, Miss. "I want people to get vaccinated — because I know what it feels like," Allie says of her near-fatal encounter with COVID-19 earlier this year.

This Teen's Community Rallied As She Fought COVID. But Many Still Shun The Vaccine

Allie Henderson's friends, extended family, church and the community prayed for the popular young athlete and then celebrated her recovery. So why won't they follow her plea and get vaccinated?

Despite its remote location, the Peruvian city of Iquitos on the Amazon River was one of the first parts of the country to be hard hit by COVID-19.

Peru has the world's highest COVID death rate. Here's why

An isolated city on the Amazon illustrates why Peru has the highest COVID death rate in the world. One infectious disease expert called the country's awful record the result of a "perfect storm."

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