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Indiana student absenteeism continues to improve, but high school students still struggle

The number of children missing school in Indiana continues to decline following a surge after the start of the pandemic in ...
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Pressure grows for Venezuela's authoritarian regime as opposition leader Machado returns

Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela presents a fresh challenge for Trump-backed President Delcy Rodríguez and reignites questions over the prospect of new elections.
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U.N. peacekeepers leaving Lebanon after pressure from U.S. and Israel

U.N. peacekeepers will leave Lebanon after nearly five decades, following U.S. and Israeli pressure.
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Polls open in Israel as Netanyahu seeks reelection

Polls are open in Israel. Will voters re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports from a polling station.
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Five countries boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

The world's biggest singing competition, Eurovision, has become a political flashpoint. The reason is Israel's participation. Itay Stern explains why. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MICHELLE") NOAM BETTAN: ...
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EPA aims to ban a cancer-causing chemical found in Franklin, Martinsville and other sites

A map of contaminated groundwater in Martinsville, 2021. The blue indicates where the highest concentrations of PCE and TCE were found. The EPA suspects the water pollution mostly came from a local ...
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Four Indiana schools propose referendums. Most of the revenue to attract, retain staff

Four Indiana school corporations have their own ballot measures up for primary voters next week. Four Indiana school corporations are gearing up for referendum votes during next week’s primary ...