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The Justice Department accused the bank of discrimination by refusing to underwrite mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities.

A new policy took effect nationwide Thursday, allowing veterans in suicidal crisis to go to any health care facility for emergency treatment—for free. But there's some concern over how Oregon vets can get emergency care benefits in the midst of a mental health workforce shortage.

The U.S. is expected to hit its debt ceiling Thursday, forcing the Treasury to take "extraordinary measures" to pay off its bills. A political stalemate could lead to an unprecedented federal default.

A suburban Philadelphia school district has issued rules about what books can go in its libraries and what posters can be placed on classroom walls. Critics say the rules stigmatize LGBTQ students.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen about the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers.

Tyre Nichols, killed after a police traffic stop, will be buried Wednesday in Memphis. National civil rights advocates and politicians will join his family, who have called for police reforms.

About 262,000 people across the state are without power as of early Friday morning. And one major utility service in the state said it did not know when it would be able to restore power.

In Missouri, officials in Kansas City are filing a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer which allegedly sold dozens of guns to an unlicensed dealer, who is accused of illegally selling them.

Students at St. Mary's College of Maryland are starting an impromptu semester at sea — sort of. They were relocated to the 300-foot Sea Voyager docked just off campus after mold spores were discovered in two dorms. But for those expecting chocolate fountains or an open bar, think again.

The company says the AmazonSmile program didn't have enough financial impact. But some charities say the support "made a huge difference," and shoppers have expressed disapproval on social media.