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The prime minister of Malta is resigning next month after nearly two weeks of protests over his top aide's alleged complicity in the 2017 murder of a prominent journalist.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said consumable THC products are a public health threat, and he named their prohibition one of his top priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Business and veterans’ groups are likely to lobby hard against the effort.

Last week's story about the wedding dress industry — and the fact that many brides-to-be are still willing to pay top dollar despite the bad economy — reminded one listener of shopping for her special day. Listeners also responded to the story about the town where Shawshank Redemption was filmed.

A new measure being debated in Ghana that targets LGBTQ+ people is receiving surprising pushback from the country's top Catholic cardinal.

Archie, a beloved canine and loyal listener, sings along with the "Morning Edition" theme music every morning at the top of the hour.

The Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine advisory committee voted Thursday to recommend an mRNA influenza vaccine. It's the first flu vaccine that uses the same technology as COVID-19 shots.

House and Senate lawmakers formally kicked off negotiations over funding the Department of Homeland Security, facing a Feb. 15 deadline for a spending bill Trump will sign to avoid another shutdown.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Mark Walker of North Carolina about what's in the tax legislation from Senate Republicans and how the party plans to get it passed by the end of the year.

The GOP health bills would eliminate many of the taxes that help pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Wealthy individuals stand to gain the most. And customers of tanning salons.

Top earners are usually paid when they stay home sick, but low-income workers are not. That has triggered a debate about fairness and risks to public health when incentives force sick people to work.