In Ohio’s public schools, students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. Principals say the policy is making a difference, but students have some concerns.

The court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians who were granted Temporary Protected Status.

A public records request showed podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos had a $93,000 contract with WOSU to record her podcasts at the public media organization's headquarters. Former Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned because of his relationship with Vlachos.

Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Tanya Bush about her new cookbook. She writes about a tumultuous year in her life filled with challenges and self discovery -- through baking.

Iran has effectively shut down the flow of oil from the Gulf region. President Trump hasn't offered a clear solution. Trump is calling for allies to assist the U.S. military in removing the Iranian threat, and many of the allies are resisting.

On Saturday, the U.S. Defense Department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft crashed.

A daughter tells a story about her father, a taxi driver in Miami, who talked up her ambition to a repeat customer and got $50 specifically for her -- just enough for a life-changing opportunity.

When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear enrolling.

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.