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As part of NPR's 50th anniversary, we're looking back at other cultural milestones of 1971. That year The Doors released their final album L.A. Woman — and the band's lead singer Jim Morrison died.

While the job market has improved, millions are still relying on pandemic unemployment benefits, which are set to run out soon. Some states have already cut benefits, but that plan may have backfired.

The law ending abortion rights for most women goes into effect Wednesday. It allows people to sue anyone who tries to help a woman obtain an abortion, if she's been pregnant for more than six weeks.

A system developed in the Netherlands for insulating existing homes has proven to be so cost-effective that it has attracted the attention of New York state, which plans to copy it.

Children in Denver talk about what's on their minds while returning to in-person classes. They're eager, but also worried about staying safe during the pandemic, and remembering how to be social.

The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.

The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that the program will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034. Last year's estimated exhaustion date was 2035.

Recovery is slow going in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida stormed ashore on Sunday. Rescue crews are still trying to get into hard hit areas as residents cope with the prospect of no power for weeks.

Lawmakers criticized the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They now want to reassert Congress' authority and continue efforts to evacuate Americans and allies.

Chicago Public Schools says 10% of their school bus drivers quit on Friday as they're unwilling to get mandated vaccines. The district is now offering cash to parents who drive their kids to school.