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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mary Beth Sheridan of The Washington Post about Mexico's highest court ruling it is unconstitutional to imprison women who had abortions.

In this week's StoryCorps, Ajmal Achekzai and his family fled Afghanistan in 1980 and sought asylum in the U.S. He says he knew he would return one day, but didn't think it would be in wartime.

Critically acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment Monday. One of his most notable roles was that of Omar Little from HBO's The Wire.

Monday marks one year of demonstrations against government-backed laws that farmers say will hurt their livelihoods.

A Bloomington man has made it his mission to build schools in earthquake-ravaged Haiti that are more resistant to natural disasters.

The festive annual Christmas celebration in the West Bank city of Bethlehem is clouded this year by concerns about the Palestinians future — and criticism of the Trump administration.

Connect Transit is set to bring in a new general manager at a key time in the Bloomington-Normal transit agency's history.

Illinois State University said Wednesday everyone on campus must wear a mask in indoor public spaces.

This year it's skateboarding. In 2024, breakdancing will be an Olympic sport. Wondering how those decisions are made? Here's what it takes for a new sport to make the Games.

The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, the country's largest active blaze, could reach full containment in October. Until then, officials say, wildfire conditions will only continue to intensify.