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Genesis Whegelee (right, in vest) has been a community health worker for Last Mile Health in Rivercess County, Liberia, since 2018. He visits households to keep an eye on sick children, pregnant moms and anyone with a problem that needs diagnosing.

His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize

Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

Actor Johnny Depp at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Thursday.

Johnny Depp's 3rd day in court focuses on his text messages about ex-wife Amber Heard

Depp has testified that Heard severed his finger with a shattered vodka bottle. On Thursday, her attorney used Depp's own words to suggest he did it himself. Depp is suing Heard for defamation.

Ohio task force collects nursing home stories to improve elder care

A new task force is collecting information about the quality of care and the quality of life provided in Ohio’s nursing homes.

A sign on the wood counter of a coffee shop reads, "Queer Beans, line starts here." The sign has a drawing of two birds flying next to a coffee mug with sprigs of leaves and berries. Behind it, small mason jars hold dry tea.

Queer coffee shop and book store opens at Stonewall Columbus

Queer Beans and Little Gay Bookstore is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A dog sniffing a bag at an entrance point coming into the NATO Village in downtown Dayton.

Ohio Department of Public Safety details extra security measures in Dayton for NATO

Ohio's leaders previously approved $4.3 million to help boost security in Dayton during the NATO visit this Memorial Day weekend.

During a Rapid Response scenario, community members work together to stop a pretend 'ICE' agent from entering church sanctuary. According to the scenario, undocumented immigrants are sheltering inside.

Anticipating ICE in Springfield, 200 residents gathered for rapid response training

In Springfield, one faith-based group hosted rapid response training to residents. The community expects ICE agents in the coming weeks, since temporary protected status will end for Haitians on Feb. 3.

A white van is decorated with a picture of three kids with glasses, along with the logos for the Ohio Optometric Foundation, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and Vision to Learn.

Thousands of Ohio kids aren’t getting proper eye care. One bus is bringing glasses on the go

A mobile eye clinic is traveling to schools in southeast Ohio, where eye care can otherwise be inaccessible.

<em>A Wrinkle in Time </em>director Ava DuVernay approached Chloe and Halle to write "Warrior," a song they say they hope will inspire young black girls.

Chloe And Halle Bailey Are More Than 'Alright'

The sibling duo known as Chloe x Halle has already hit it big, signing to Beyoncé's label and starring on Grown-ish before either sister's 20th birthday.

Two astronauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a new capsule built by the company SpaceX.

Here's How The Pandemic Is Changing America's Plans For Its Newest Spaceship

Later this week, NASA and SpaceX will launch the first rocket carrying astronauts from U.S. soil since the end of the space shuttle era. But COVID-19 has forced some changes to their plans.

A Question Of Ethics As The Resale Sneaker Industry Grows

How much money is too much money to spend on a pair of sneakers? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Sykes, staff writer with For The Win from USA TODAY Sports, on sneakerhead culture wars.

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