The process of rewriting the curriculum has been contentious, with some raising concerns about what it emphasizes. People who have been involved in the process say the changes are part of a conservative agenda and worry teachers will struggle to cover all the content.

New restrictions on federal food stamp benefits include banning sweetened drinks and candy.

The U.S. Department of Education proposed a rule that could limit how much students can borrow for different degree programs. A KERA listener wants to know how that could affect health disparities in Texas.

Luke discusses fishing on remote fly-in lakes in northern Saskatchewan this week. He also invites folks to contact him that might need more information in planning their first trip to fish these pristine waters. To learn more, visit www.tourismsaskatchewan.com or email Luke lukeclayton1950@gmail.com

The Republican governor has promised to lower property taxes as he seeks reelection this November.

The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.

A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not happen anytime soon.

Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.