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Under the Biden administration, migrants from embattled countries could apply for entry for humanitarian reasons, without having to attempt to cross into the U.S. illegally.

Shakira Collier spends a lot of time thinking about health. Up until recently, though, it’s been mostly other people’s health the 24-year-old considers. She works as a home health aide, where her job is to look after those who aren’t able to tend to themselves. But when first I met her earlier this year, shortly before the coronavirus pandemic, she told me things were about to become a lot less one-sided.

Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest oil company, reports that higher oil prices drove its first-quarter profit up 7 percent from the prior year. Net income rose to $8.4 billion, from $7.86 billion in the same period a year ago.

The Paris attacks have ignited a debate over whether Syrian refugees should be allowed into the U.S. Refugees are vetted by various agencies, but several state officials have cited security concerns.

With Kevin McCarthy out of the race for House speaker, the path forward is not clear. Everyone is pointing to Paul Ryan, but what if he doesn't do it?

Ghostly particles called neutrinos can travel nearly unimpeded across the universe. For the first time, physicists have been able to pinpoint the origin of a powerful neutrino.

There's too much time to feel restless in the summer. Never fear: Felix Contreras stopped by NPR's Weekend Edition to let you know the Latin music releases that will keep those feet tapping.

Those numbers are growing: About half of the youth who dealt with homelessness, experienced it for the first time, according to the study. Schools are often at the front line of this issue.

The House voted Thursday on a bill to provide humanitarian aid at the border. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., joins NPR's Audie Cornish to discuss the vote.

HBO's new documentary miniseries tells the story of Elizabeth Carmichael, the auto executive who tried to market a three-wheeled, gas-efficient car at the height of the '70s oil crisis.