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One of this year's MacArthur fellows — the so-called 'genius grant' — the artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons is inspired by her family's African roots, her Cuban childhood and modern American life.

A fully occupied apartment complex in Stonington, with 80% affordable units, underscores the pressing demand for even more affordable housing.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania about police reform — following the death of Tyre Nichols, who was severely beaten by police in Memphis, Tenn.

The man who leads the criminal division at the Justice Department has a powerful personal story: One of his brothers died in gun violence and another is a police officer.

Republican Bob Stefanowski’s carefully worded position on abortion won plaudits Thursday from an anti-abortion leader who sees common ground with a Connecticut gubernatorial nominee for the first time in decades.

Connecticut has launched its first new unemployment benefits and tax system in 40 years. ReEmployCT is a cloud-based system that makes it easy to file claims online.

A Paris-based company has asked the FDA to approve an over-the-counter birth control pill. The push to ease access to birth control has become more pressing as states move to restrict or ban abortion.

The former president is pledging to wage war against Mexico's drug cartels if reelected in 2024. His plan includes pushing Congress to institute the death penalty for drug dealers and smugglers.

Agriculture is a major industry in Florida and Hurricane Ian destroyed farms, killed livestock and toppled citrus trees. Farmers have faced challenges before and vow to come out stronger.

Just as the Washington Football Team rebranded itself as the Washington Commanders, allegations of workplace sexual harassment, including by team owner Dan Snyder, continue to dog the team.