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Maxine Toler, who lives near Los Angeles, has been asking neighbors why they do or do not want the vaccine. But it's the health inequities of today, not the infamous "Tuskegee Study," that Toler hears about when she talks to Black friends and neighbors about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not An 'Excuse' For Current Medical Racism

The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it's current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.

President Biden speaks about the Colorado shootings in the State Dining Room of the White House on Tuesday.

Biden Urges Immediate Action From Senate On Gun Bills After Colorado Shooting

The president said the upper chamber needs to pass legislation approved by the House earlier this month, which would tighten gun laws including background checks.

The recently enacted $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill includes around $20 billion to make larger premium subsidies available to consumers who buy qualified Affordable Care Act plans.

The COVID Relief Bill Expands The Affordable Care Act. It Doesn't Come Cheap

The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill expands subsidies for private insurance plans. That will lighten the burden on consumers, but it locks taxpayers into yet more support for the health care industry.

Congressman Andy Kim On The Discrimination He Says He Faced In The State Department

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., over claims that he faced discrimination based on ethnicity while working at the State Department.

New Grant Aims to Help Women Farmers

A new “Farm2Food” accelerator grant in Oregon and Washington aims to help women farmers expand their businesses. Amy Gilroy with the Oregon Department of…

Former WA State Auditor Troy Kelley leaves the federal courthouse in Tacoma in 2016. Kelley's attorney says he plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review Kelley's conviction.

Former WA state auditor faces prison after U.S. Supreme Court denies petition for review

Former Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley has exhausted his appeals and now faces the prospect of having to report to a federal prison to serve a 366...

Then-acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin speaks during a news conference on Jan. 12. After an interview Sherwin gave about the ongoing Capitol insurrection investigation, a federal judge criticized the Justice Department with a potential gag order.

Judge Criticizes DOJ For Talking About Capitol Riot Conspiracy Case In The Press

"This case will not be tried in the media," U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta said Tuesday, referring to two recent stories that he said could affect the defendants' right to a fair trial.

Andrea Valderrama will fill Diego Hernandez’s seat in the Oregon House

Valderrama will fill the seat vacated by Rep. Diego Hernandez, whose resignation from the state Legislature was effective March 15

Lane County Drops To Low Risk; Douglas Co. Adjusts To High

Lane County is officially moving down to the Lower risk category for COVID-19 transmission. What does this mean? Generally, there are small differences in…

A boat navigates in front of a massive cargo ship that sits grounded after it turned sideways in Egypt's Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping. An Egyptian official warned Wednesday it could take at least two days to clear the ship.

Massive Container Ship Runs Aground In Suez Canal, Halting Traffic

Traffic through one of the world's busiest waterways was stalled after the Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal.

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