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Dave Manning (left) and three other veterans who are studying to become physician assistants at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Making The Most Of Military Medics' Field Experience

A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill training program for physician assistants recruits veterans and gives them credit for their experience.

Clockwise from upper left: Cover art for Björk's <em>Vespertine, </em>Wilco's <em>Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, </em>Moby's <em>Play, </em>Kanye West's <em>Late Registration, </em>Sleigh Bells' <em>Treats </em>and Regina Spektor's <em>Begin To Hope</em>

16 Number One Songs From Our First 16 Years

All Songs Considered is celebrating its Sweet 16 this month, so to mark the occasion on this week's show we're counting down our favorite songs from each of the past 16 years.

Young South Koreans in the Hongdae neighborhood of Seoul, the weekend following North Korea's latest announcement of a nuclear test.

For Young South Koreans, The North's Nuclear Test Is Barely A Blip

As the world refocuses its attention on North Korea after the rogue nation's fourth nuclear test, in neighboring South Korea, day-to-day life has barely been affected.

Puerto Rico Calls On Congress For Help In Billion Dollar Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico has a billion dollars in debt payments due January 1 and the U.S. territory's governor says the island may default. If forced to choose between making debt payments or paying for vital public services, Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla says he will choose Puerto Ricans. The heightening crisis has spurred Congress to take action, but it might not come until the island is insolvent.

3 Firefighters Killed While Battling Wildfires In Washington State

Three firefighters in Washington state died while battling wildfires Wednesday. Scores of wildfires are burning throughout the western U.S. and nearly 30,000 firefighters are involved.

Young people attend a political rally before the recent Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Iowa. Energizing young voters may be a challenge for presidential candidates ahead of 2016.

#NPRYouthVote: Will Young Voters Lead Or Lag In 2016?

A year ahead of the 2016 elections, Michel Martin speaks with young voters in Iowa about issues that matter to them. Join the conversation live tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Twitter, using #NPRYouthVote.

Utah Judge Orders Foster Child Removed From Lesbian Couple's Care

The judge reportedly told the couple that myriad studies have proved children are better off with heterosexual couples. State officials say they will try to get the order changed.

Passengers in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., prepare to board JetBlue Flight 387 to Santa Clara, Cuba, on Wednesday.

First U.S.-Cuba Commercial Flight In More Than 50 Years Has Landed

The JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Santa Clara, Cuba, marks another milestone in the thawing relationship between the two countries. The jet is piloted by two sons of Cuban immigrants.

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a Medicaid expansion into law as part of the state's budget authorization in 2013.

What Happens To Medicaid In California Under A Trump Administration?

California made a huge effort to enroll people in Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act. Two-thirds of those people are minorities. If Trump dismantles Obamacare, the change could hit them hard.

Pakistani family members of victims visit a police training center in Quetta, Pakistan, on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire and detonated explosive vests in an hourslong siege of the academy. Scores of people were killed, mostly young police cadets.

More Than 60 Killed In Attack On Police Academy In Pakistan

Most of the victims were young police cadets, NPR's Philip Reeves report. Gunmen stormed a dormitory at night, opened fire and detonated suicide vests. More than 100 people were injured in the attack.

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