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A new Nilson Homes development in Plain City, Utah, includes smaller starter homes side by side with larger market-rate ones. Jennifer Ludden/NPR hide caption toggle caption Jennifer Ludden/NPR PLAIN CITY, …

The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of the year. The Trump administration says it’s an opportunity to improve efficiency. Many others fear a …

Insert names here Camille Lenain for NPR hide caption toggle caption Camille Lenain for NPR 20 years ago last week, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, about 50 …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expecting the National Guard to arrive in the city within days. To prepare, he has signed an executive order that requires outside forces to comply …

The last Saturday in August is Play Music on the Porch Day. People register their porch parties online, and create some free neighborhood music and joy. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: You know, …

Staffers of the Attorney General’s Office take the data of relatives outside of the Returnee Reception Center while waiting for the arrival of minors intended to be deported from the …

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a news conference at River Point Park, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP Chicago’s …

Colorado Springs’ LGBTQ community recalls that James Dobson, who died Aug. 21, used his media and political power to advance an evangelical, anti-gay agenda.

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, NPR journalists were there to cover the developments day by day. Greg Allen reflects on covering the catastrophe and digs into the archives to …

Why do some friendships survive for decades, while others fade away? NPR Life Kit host Marielle Segarra has tips on how to maintain long-lasting friendships, even in the busy seasons …