The story of the American migrant — from Dust Bowl to a new life Pat Rush and her family left Arkansas in the wake of one of the largest migrations in U.S. history, in the hope of making a better life for themselves out west. Joe Richman
Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier As the female-dominated sport gets more acrobatic, girls are racking up more concussions and other injuries. A new pediatricians' report calls for change. Pien Huang
Texas attorney general's statement rejects supporters of death row inmate's appeal The statement from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton "corrects falsehoods" from critics who say death row inmate Robert Roberson was unjustifiably convicted in the death of his toddler child. Ayana Archie
Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump? Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has focused his political organization on winning Trump another turn. But many longtime Republicans are concerned about the group's effectiveness. Lisa Hagen
A Pennsylvania farming family struggles to find their place in Trump's GOP On a visit to a sprawling history-rich farmer's market and a family farm, NPR asks people with agricultural and rural interests, what's on your mind as you cast your vote? Destinee Adams
Some colleges are targeting financial aid to middle-class families Many middle-income families are frustrated by the cost of higher education, feeling they earn too much for financial aid, but not enough to pay for it themselves. Jon Marcus
Want to understand the dramatic shift in Latino views on abortion? Go to Arizona Arizona has seen rising support for abortion rights among Latinos. The reasons are varied and complicated. William Troop
'Los Angeles Times' editor resigns after newspaper withholds presidential endorsement The editorials editor of the LA Times resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plans to endorse Vice President Harris for president, a journalism trade publication reported. The Associated Press
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B The estimate includes damages and potential investments to prevent similar destruction in future storms. The Associated Press