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The 10-day-old government shut down and the need to raise the federal debt limit next week have been tied together as a single political crisis. But now, House Republicans seem ready to cleave the debt ceiling debate. Economists of all stripes say breaching the debt ceiling could be catastrophic, and on Thursday, House Speaker John Boehner said he is prepared to support a bill to raise the debt ceiling for six weeks if the president will agree to negotiations on long-term deficit reduction. None of this has anything to do with the initial fight to repeal or delay the Affordable Care Act, but may be a start toward resolution.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the head of the American Academy of Family Physicians about changing public health guidance, what doctors are hearing from patients, and how to best navigate changes.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Representative-elect Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about the ongoing votes for House speakership as he waits to be sworn in.

J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death.

Lewis speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the catharsis of making her latest album, On the Line, and grappling with accusations made against her album collaborator, Ryan Adams.

President Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines.

With Inflation and an unpredictable economy, Christmas shopping might look different this season. Washington Post financial columnist Michelle Singletary talks about families can navigate things.

OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.

NPR's Domenico Montanaro speaks with attorney and former DOJ official Harry Litman about how the Supreme Court's immunity ruling could affect the pending cases facing former President Trump.

Miranda July's latest novel, "All Fours," explores the transitional period of middle age and menopause through the journey of one unnamed protagonist.

The late composer/lyricist was once considered an acquired taste — but with three shows running in New York and another on tour, he's a hit.

To maintain old friends, focus less on what they're doing (or not doing) for the relationship and focus on your own efforts, says Nina Badzin, host of a friendship podcast.

Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.

Divorce is a tool, not a weapon, says Karen McNenny, author of a new book on the subject. She explains how to end a marriage while protecting your family and your mental health.

The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.

We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.

NPR surveyed all 50 states about their contact tracing work. The workforce has barely grown since mid-June, while cases have skyrocketed.

The state's GOP lawmakers want to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to include a voter ID requirement — a process that requires victory on a statewide ballot measure.

Only about 42% of 18- to 24-year-olds are fully vaccinated. Eager to reach them, the White House is calling in pop stars and trying to spread the word on TikTok.

It's meant to sound like a compliment, but the term "model minority" also masks a much more pernicious reality about life as an Asian American.