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A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone, for a medication abortion during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, Kan., on Oct. 12, 2022.

Threats to abortion access drive demand for abortion pills, analysis suggests

Requests for abortion pills from people who were not yet pregnant spiked when patients appeared to perceive threats to abortion access, new research has found.

Danny Johnson was diagnosed with progressive massive fibrosis, the most severe stage of black lung disease, at age 57. He had worked for decades in various mines in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky — sometimes going more than two weeks in a row without a day off.

Kentucky congressman joins Democratic effort to reform black lung benefits

Kentucky first-term congressman Rep. Morgan McGarvey is working with a group of Washington Democrats to make benefits for black lung victims more accessible, but the legislation lacks bipartisan support.

Technology Of Books Has Changed, But Bookstores Are Hanging In There

The debate over whether digital books are better continues. Yet in the age of Amazon, the number of independent booksellers is up. The revival is fueled, at least in part, by digital natives.

Ky. congressman joins Democratic effort to reform black lung benefits

Kentucky first-term congressman Rep. Morgan McGarvey is working with a group of Washington Democrats to make benefits for black lung victims more accessible, but the legislation lacks bipartisan support.

A close up photo of a man speaking into a microphone in a committee room. He is wearing reading glasses. An American Flag is in the background.

DEI efforts in Kentucky K-12 schools at risk under proposed legislation

A bill filed by Republican Sen. Stephen Meredith seeks to outlaw school efforts aimed at fostering “diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.”

Vatican Clamps Down On U.S. Cardinals' Media Briefings

At the Vatican, cardinals continue to noodle over when to hold the conclave to choose the next pope. There has been intense global interest in the process, and American cardinals have been at the forefront in briefing reporters and controlling the message. But the Americans have been told to put a lid on it.

Romantic advice (regardless of your relationship status)

Valentine's Day is a time to think about love — no matter whether you're single, taken, confused or ready to mingle.

U.K. judges debate whether Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S.

On Tuesday, a U.K. court began hearing arguments on whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the United States. The U.S. has charged Assange with espionage.

Strict Firewall Exists Between IRS And White House

Audie Cornish talks to Marcus Owens, former director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service. The division is the same one under scrutiny for targeting conservative groups. He talks about the IRS's vetting process in determining tax exempt status and where they may have gone wrong.

Washington Sends Mixed Signals To North Korea

President Trump says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is wasting his time negotiating with North Korea. Tillerson says he's keeping open channels for now, mostly to talk about humanitarian concerns.

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