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Wyden says Medicare for All is solution to Southern Oregon health care woes

Oregon is especially vulnerable to federal cuts after expanding Medicaid coverage.

S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut

Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantiall…

The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well

Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Afghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser to…

Oregon welcomed data centers for years. AI is changing the debate

State leaders are considering new rules for data centers as AI drives demand for larger facilities and raises questions about energy, water and…

Archaeologists and community historians on the trail of Chinese cowboys in Eastern Oregon

OPB's Jenn Chavez joins with Chelsea Rose, host of JPR's Underground History and director of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthro…

Californians voted to spend $1 billion on K-12 arts. Why are schools returning the money?

Proposition 28, which voters overwhelmingly approved in 2022, sets aside about $1 billion a year for the arts in California public schools.

By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea

Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Uk…

Josephine County drops Flock cameras over privacy concerns

The sheriff says the cameras helped solve crimes, but privacy concerns and vandalism led the county to end its contract with Flock.

Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest

The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.

Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham

The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was le…

A Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital kills 17 as air defenses fall short

Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's incoming missiles overnight.

Venezuela's deadly quakes put its U.S.-backed government to the test

Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's fi…

Taking a look at looksmaxxing — and what parents should know

The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to…

At 82, she's jumping into the fight over immigration. Here's why

As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocatin…

How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip

The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're b…

U.K. arrests ex-ambassador to the U.S. on suspicion of misconduct over Epstein ties

Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party politician who served as British ambassador to the U.S., as part of an investigatio…

JPR reporters discuss library backlash, civil rights claims and aging city buildings

The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.

Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty to all charges during their first court appearance in their federa…