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In Hawaii, hiring qualified special education teachers became a lot easier after schools started offering a $10,000 pay bump.

After 20 years of service, an NPR reporter's beloved minivan is on the fritz. But what is its best and highest calling now: Pass it on to another family or recycle it into parts?

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lori Windham about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of her client, a Catholic agency that had refused to work with same-sex couples applying to be foster parents.

Air ambulances used to be operated primarily by hospitals but now many private companies provide this service. Despite the increased competition, the cost of taking an air ambulance has soared.

The North Carolina Forest Service is asking residents to exercise caution when burning debris.

Women in the food service, retail and manufacturing industries reported more sexual harassment issues than in any other sector, according to surveys.

People love to complain about their internet service, but most of the time, they can't switch. Today on the show: Why isn't there more competition?

The state has asked internet service providers that are prequalified to participate in state broadband expansion programs to submit proposals to provide broadband to the county.

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say people can help stop the spread by washing hands with soap and water.

Colstrip, Mont., is home to the second-largest coal power plant in the West. The plant's customers in other states are turning away from coal, so locals are looking for support in making a transition.