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Federal sentencing punishments are supposed to be predictable. But Republicans in Congress argue that sentences are not consistent, and they're calling for tough new mandatory prison terms. Others say Congress shouldn't take away the discretion that judges have to evaluate each defendant.

Baby turtles as pets may be ready for a comeback. Sales were banned in 1975 after the animals were linked to salmonella infections in children. But farmers say they've found a way to reduce the bacteria in the turtles.

Under various health care overhaul bills on Capitol Hill, small-business owners would be required to insure themselves. Amanda Austin, director of federal public policy for the National Federation of Independent Business, says affordability is the key if the government mandates health coverage.

When 18th century Jewish peddler Jacob Cerf reappears in the 21st century, he finds he can read minds and will people to do his bidding — but he's also a common housefly. Rebecca Miller's Jacob's Folly traces Jacob's mission to get back at God.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to end legacy preferences in college admissions. The college admissions process is under new scrutiny after the Supreme Court ended race-based affirmative action.

The state budget cut higher education funding by $35 million over two years, leading to staff cuts and tuition increases. Now, senators from both parties have proposed new spending to mitigate the impacts.

Google's search results on health issues can be influential, but they can also be unreliable or wrong. The highlighted answer may come from a dubious source while a more credible one is buried below.

Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Trump pushed back on the notion that Fauci was on the outs with the president.

NPR's Rachel Martin spoke to Dariia Hirna, a Ukrainian journalist and a human rights activists, as she tried to flee the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in her car.

In Westport, 82% of the town's wealthy residents are white. Only 1% are Black. Now, a group of Black residents are doing what they can to make the town more diverse.