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A controversial practice to tie, hold down or seclude agitated students mostly impacts kids with disabilities. Schools say it's for safety, but opponents say it's dangerous and a civil rights issue.

Iraq has a long history of roiling American politics. And that doesn't appear likely to change anytime soon.

After the Food and Drug Administration said that antidepressants could spur suicidal thinking in teens, doctors prescribed the drugs less often. The change may have led to more suicides.

Summer festivals are in full swing across the Western Slope. KVNF’s Jake Ryan brings us this report from Crawford.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that local courts cannot charge indiscriminate fees to defendants.

Law enforcement in Utah's capital is using federal organized-crime charges to try to rein in groups like the Tongan Crips. One officer says it's sometimes the only way to send a message to criminals.

All Things Considered is asking listeners about trade lingo: words people use in their professions that outsiders may not know. Amy Wurdock explains the wedding photographer's nightmare: "Uncle Bob."

AARP ranked each state and Washington, D.C., according to the cost and quality of long-term care and support services. An online scorecard helps consumers compare services in each region.

According to a new NPR poll, in the 12 states with competitive Senate races this fall, only 38 percent of likely voters said they approved of the way the president is handling his job.

At a gala party on Wednesday, Amazon launched its first smartphone. It is distinguished from other phones by the ease with which you can use it to buy things from Amazon.