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Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s leadership continues to argue that safety and quality ratings are outdated and fail to paint an accurate picture of the current conditions at the hospital. That’s true, to some extent, but getting real answers about whether Novant is escaping the recurring cycle of middling grades remains a little more complicated.

Texas has tightened standards for camps after deadly flooding last July. With summer camp season about to start, only nine camps are approved to open and more than 300 are awaiting their licenses.

Georgia's elections Tuesday include competitive GOP primaries for U.S. Senate and for governor. Meanwhile, Democrats hope an enthusiastic turnout helps them flip two state supreme court seats.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is getting a new name. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Melanie Cree, of Children's Hospital Colorado, about how the new name might help patients get better treatment.

The dynamics of long-time gay couple Jesse and Norman are completely upended when Norman is abducted by aliens in Steven Rowley's comic novel "Take Me With You." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

Self-storage operators in Vermont report long waitlists and big profits. The state's tight housing market and rapidly aging population contribute to the growth.

In Washington state, volunteers have helped researchers by digging up mammoth bones and other ancient natural artifacts for years.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with playwright/director Aleshea Harris and actress Kara Young about their new movie, 'Is God Is,' and about how vengeance shapes and warps their characters' lives.

Harrison Ford now has an honorary doctorate from Arizona State University, and his speech was cheered by the ASU Class of 2026.

Would adding more ethanol to gasoline lower prices at the pump? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin about a bill that would allow 15% ethanol blends year-round.