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6 podiatrist-approved sandals to comfortably walk in all summer
Sandals are notoriously not great for lots of walking. These podiatrists-approved sandals have built-in arch support and cushioning to keep you comfortable.
Bar soaps vs. body wash — which is best for your skin?
Bar soaps work as effectively as body washes and I rounded up editor-approved picks from Dove, L’Occitane, Avène and more.
This is how you should actually be cleaning your glasses
I found the best methods and products for cleaning glasses, including reading glasses, sunglasses and more. Optometrists recommend the best cleaning products.
Meet One of the Most Prolific Artists From Prison Music’s Golden Age
Singer, songwriter, drummer and pianist Morgan White appeared on five albums inside Texas prisons. Outside, he said no to the music industry.
Inside the Republican Strategy to Target Progressive Prosecutors in the South
From Texas to Virginia, the GOP is expanding efforts to curtail the power of prosecutors in Democratic-leaning cities.
The Moment I Realized My Career as a Cop Was Over
When the accumulated weight of violence, cruelty, politics and hopelessness took over my psyche, I knew it was time to hang up my gun belt.
How a Centuries-Old Legal Tool Helped Immigrants Leave ICE Detention
In four Midwestern states, immigrants routinely won habeas corpus cases in federal courts. But the legal landscape is changing.
Are Firing Squads the Future of Executions?
The Trump administration’s embrace of the firing squad may test the public’s waning support for capital punishment.
The Incredible Story Behind The Escorts, a 1970s Soul Band Formed in Prison
A prison talent show, a former Motown producer and the promise that their album proceeds would go toward the costs of their incarceration.
Rats, Insects and Mold: How Bad Food Leaves Prisoners Hungry and Sick
Georgia spends about 60 cents per meal for prisoners. One man described it as ‘Being hungry all the time, and being fed slop.’
Extended Interview: Tom Llamas sits down with Secretary of State Marco Rubio
On the sidelines of the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing, NBC News' Tom Llamas sits down with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss China policy, the war with Iran, the future of Cu…
The best dehumidifiers of 2026, according to experts
Controlling indoor humidity can prevent mold, mildew, allergies and overly dry skin, according to our experts. Shop their top picks from Frigidaire, Midea and more.
Supreme Court decides to keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth
The Supreme Court has issued an order that keeps the abortion drug mifepristone available through telehealth prescriptions -- for now.
Georgetown Law professor on SCOTUS decision to maintain mifepristone access
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown Law professor Michele Goodwin about the Supreme Court's decision to maintain the status quo on mifepristone access.
The DOJ's civil rights division is investigating gun rights violations
The Justice Department has a new special unit investigating violations of gun rights, and it's suing cities and states with gun control laws that may be vulnerable after recent Su…
Kansas City is using ‘Midwestern pioneering spirit’ to host the World Cup
It might be the smallest U.S. city to host the FIFA World Cup this summer, but Kansas City organizers are hoping to be considered the mightiest by fans who will be arriving in the…
How to remove blackheads at home, according to experts
Struggling with clogged pores? Dermatologists recommend the best blackhead treatments and cleansers that actually remove and prevent blackheads.
‘We Need to Hammer Them’: How One City Took Parking Enforcement to the Extreme
A Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation found two Lorain judges improperly suspended licenses for single parking tickets.
Alex Murdaugh, attorney found guilty of killing wife and son, granted a new trial
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina attorney who was found guilty three years ago of killing his wife and son, has been granted a new trial.
Former federal prosecutor on Alex Murdaugh being granted a new murder trial
NPR's Michel Martin asks former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams about the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a retrial on charges he murdered his wi…
Appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump's orders
Law firms targeted by President Trump's executive orders present their arguments before a federal appeals court Thursday.
The most comfortable wide toe box shoes of 2026
Wide toe box shoes can alleviate pain and help to prevent bunions and cramped feet. Podiatrists recommend wide toe box shoes from Altra, Hoka and more.
Convicted of killing wife and son, Alex Murdaugh gets new trial due to jury tampering
The South Carolina Supreme court granted a new trial to former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted three years ago of killing his wife and son. The reason? Jury tampering.