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NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to retired Gen. James Hoyer of the West Virginia National Guard following Wednesday’s shooting that left one guardsperson dead and another critically injured.

States are suing the Trump administration over its plan to massively cut back long-term housing for homeless people. Advocates say the changes could push more than 100,000 residents onto the …

An American Airlines Airbus A320-211 is seen on the tarmac on Jan. 8, 2020 at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Slim/AFP …

The Kid Governor program is a nationwide initiative that helps teach kids about government by holding elections. Nebraska just elected 10-year-old Charlie Couch as it’s first kid governor.

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Streets are blocked after reports that two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Anthony Peltier/AP hide caption toggle caption Anthony Peltier/AP Rahmanullah Lakanwal, …

The Belgian Sheepdog, Soleil, and handler Daniel Martin of Princeton, N.C., won Best in Show at the 24th Annual National Dog Show presented by Purina. National Dog Show hide caption …

Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.

National Guard members respond to the shooting of two West Virginia Guard members near the White House on Wednesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Two …

During the holiday season, young Scouts across the country work to collect food items for local pantries. It’s an annual event, called Scouting for Food, that’s more than 40 years …