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President Trump shakes hands with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar after he is sworn in by Vice President Pence on Jan. 29. Major reproductive health organizations are voicing concerns about the Trump administration's new approach to federal family-planning grants, which may reduce the role of Planned Parenthood and place greater emphasis on "natural family planning."

Planned Parenthood Sues To Block Trump's 'Radical Shift' In Family Planning Program

The Trump administration's proposed changes to the federal Title X program would put the health of millions of low-income patients at risk, according to Planned Parenthood.

"It surprises me how fast all of these changes became normal," says Yaser Bakr, the founder of Jeddah's AlComedy Club. This is the first year where men and women are sitting in the audience together, he says.

'Culture Shock Within Their Own Country': Saudis Come To Grips With Swift Changes

Activities once forbidden — cinema, music, women driving — are now OK. It makes some Saudis nervous. "I talk to younger people, they are happy with it," says a Saudi woman. "But older people are not."

Flying Pig Road Closures (Or Why It May Be Easier To Run Than Drive Some Places This Weekend)

Updated: Thursday, 4:44 p.m.The Flying Pig Marathon is this Sunday, May 6 — its 20th running — and as such a slew of streets in Cincinnati, Mariemont,…

Deana Quczada of Honduras has been camping with her young children on the street in Tijuana for several days. Going back to the violence in her home country is not an option, she says.

In Tijuana, Migrants Seeking Asylum In The U.S. Tell Harrowing Stories Of Crisis

U.S. Customs officials in Tijuana have begun processing some Central Americans from a caravan seeking asylum in the United States, despite strong condemnation of the migrants by President Trump.

Flames and smoke rise from the wreckage of an Air National Guard C-130 after it crashed Wednesday on a roadway outside Savannah, Ga.

Puerto Rico Air National Guard C-130 Plane Crashes In Georgia, Killing At Least 9

The cargo plane, which is attached to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, crashed on a roadway Wednesday shortly after taking off from the airport in Savannah. Authorities say nine people were aboard.

Why Special Counsel Robert Mueller Hasn't Called The Trump Family In For Questioning

Why hasn't President Trump's family been called for questioning by Special Counsel Robert Mueller? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Politico reporter Annie Karni to discuss some possible reasons the investigation is being cautious.

As WH Legal Team Undergoes Changes, Trump Intensifies His Attacks On Justice Department

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended the Justice Department Tuesday against threats from hardline congressional Republicans to impeach him. On Wednesday, President Trump reignited his long simmering dispute with the Rosenstein via tweet.

Nancy Pelosi Says She Will Run For House Speaker If Democrats Win 2018 Midterms

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's confident Democrats will take back control of the House, and if they do, she's running for speaker again. But there are those within the party that feel it's time for a new generation — and Republicans are "ecstatic" with her decision.

What The Uproar Over Kanye West Might Reveal About Black Voters

Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch says Kanye West's noisy flirtation with the Republican Party illuminates some important dynamics about black voting and partisanship.

Dunkin, a mastiff, is among the breeds that won't be allowed to fly in the cargo section of United Airlines flights as of June 18. He's shown at the Westminster dog show in February.

United Airlines Will Ban Dozens Of Dog, Cat Breeds In New Pet Guidelines

As of June 18, a handful of cat breeds and more than 40 types of short-nosed and strong-jawed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cargo area. In-cabin rules are still under consideration.

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