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Anna Whiting Sorrell, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in northwest Montana, had hernia surgery a couple of years ago. The Indian Health Service picked up a part of the tab for the surgery but denied coverage for follow-up appointments.

Native Americans Feel Invisible In U.S. Health Care System

About a quarter of Native Americans report experiencing discrimination in health care, according to a poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The Trump administration's decision is being lambasted by consumer rights organizations and members of the U.S. Senate.

DOT Suspends Proposed Rule Requiring Airlines To Show Baggage Fee At Booking

Late last week, the Department of Transportation announced it would withdraw proposed measures that would require airlines to show the full cost of booking, including baggage, at ticket purchase.

An illustration of a Thylacine (Photo by: Brown Bear/Windmill Books/UIG via Getty Images)

Lack Of Genetic Diversity May Have Doomed Tasmanian Tiger, Scientists Say

Although humans are blamed for the extinction of the dog-like Australian marsupial some 80 years ago, researchers say its problems may have started more than 70,000 years ago.

Lemuria's <em>Recreational Hate</em> comes out Dec. 15.

Lemuria's 'Sliver Of Change' Is Sweet Comfort For The Restless

The indie-rock band's new album out this Friday, Recreational Hate, was originally offered as a "secret" vinyl for fans.

Russian short track athletes, first row, and ice hockey players wearing sweatshirts with the words "Russia is in my heart" attend a Russian Olympic Committee meeting Tuesday. The Russian committee said it will support athletes who compete at the 2018 Winter Games despite a ban on the national team.

Russian Olympic Head Says 200 Of Russia's Athletes Might Compete Under Neutral Flag

The decision comes one week after the International Olympic Committee suspended Russia's national team over a system of doping.

Forum: Examining Discrimination Against Native Americans

How do Native Americans experience discrimination in daily life? Experts in Native American issues discuss the results of an NPR poll showing widespread discrimination across the nation.

Men’s Basketball Records Signature Win

They say there’s a first time for everything. This past Saturday, December 9, 2017, the Redhawks men’s basketball team recorded a program first – for the…

A red arrow points to Akayed Ullah, accused of triggering an explosion in the New York City subway system Monday. The image is from surveillance cameras in the commuter tunnel near Times Square; it's part of the federal complaint against Ullah.

Federal Terrorism Charges Filed Against NYC Subway Bombing Suspect Akayed Ullah

Prosecutors say Akayed Ullah posted an update to his Facebook account on Monday that stated, "Trump you failed to protect your nation."

The British TV series <em>National Treasure</em> (available on Hulu) features Robbie Coltrane as a beloved comedian who has been accused of sexual assault, and Julie Walters (right) and Andrea Riseborough as his wife and daughter.

Critic's 'Ghost List' Has Books, Music And A TV Show That Deserve A Second Look

Every year, critic John Powers is haunted by the things he wishes he'd reviewed. The themes his 2017 "Ghost List" range in spirit from cosmic surrealism to ripped-from-the-headlines immediacy.

Democrat Doug Jones greets supporters before his victory speech Tuesday night. Jones defeated controversial Republican Roy Moore to become the first Democratic senator elected from Alabama in 25 years.

5 Takeaways From The Stunning Alabama Senate Election

A Democrat had not been elected to the Senate from Alabama in a quarter century. It happened Tuesday night. Here's what it all means.

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