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Thousands of Hong Kong students boycotted class to peacefully call for greater democracy for the former British colony. The strike followed a violent weekend of clashes between protesters and police.

The Pentagon notified lawmakers in several states that $3.6 billion for planned military projects will be diverted to pay for 11 border construction projects along the southern border.

Evacuating away from a hurricane is difficult for elderly people who are ill, don't have access to transportation or live on a fixed income. Slow, rainy storms such as Dorian are particularly tough.

Goldberg's mini box set includes 24 new poems by Dean Young — as well as a dozen pieces inspired by Young's poetry. The playfulness on both sides of the equation makes this mixed-media project work.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with NPR Music's Ann Powers about Lana Del Rey's latest album, and about the dispute she and the artist had on Twitter over her review.

France has advanced to the World Cup Finals. This diverse team, with many immigrants, represents the country in the context of tension over immigration in France and across Europe.

MetroHealth is no longer just Cuyahoga County’s public hospital. It will be able to start operating inpatient facilities in eight other surrounding counties —Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne— as a result of a new law passed by state lawmakers. It’s a major change in the way MetroHealth System has operated for its 181-year history. It raises questions about how the public hospital will finance its expanded s

Earlier this year, when a different shutdown loomed in January, NPR's Ron Elving provided a history lesson on government shutdowns. As the partial shutdown continues, we revisit those of the past.

As the partial closure of the government continues, here's a look at the affected programs that have a bearing on health and health care.

Hacienda HealthCare is facing investigations after a 29-year-old woman said to be in a vegetative state gave birth. On Tuesday, police served the facility with a search warrant for DNA evidence.