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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.

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died at a hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He is seen here at the San Francisco Pride Parade in June.

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Dies At Age 65

The first elected Asian-American mayor of the city was not known to be ill; he collapsed while shopping Monday night and died at a San Francisco hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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.

Tritch Pushes Back On Banks Vote For Tax Overhaul

Democratic third district congressional candidate Courtney Tritch held a news conference Monday to address the federal tax overhaul.The conference was…

Fort Wayne Reveals Mixed-Use Development Plans For Riverfront

The City of Fort Wayne announced plans to build a mixed-use development directly east of the new Promenade Park, which will cost an estimated $61.7…

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.

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."

Sale Tambaya, a cattle herder in central Nigeria, grazes his cows. After his home state criminalized open grazing on Nov. 1, he and his family fled with their livestock to a neighboring state where grazing is allowed. Two of his sons died on the journey.

Why It's Now A Crime To Let Cattle Graze Freely In 2 Nigerian States

Herders have let their livestock roam. Farmers are furious over damage to their crops. Tensions have led to thousands of deaths. Will a government ban on grazing end the violence?

Maureen Corrigan Picks Books To Close Out A Chaotic 2017

Fresh Air's book critic says her 2017 list is chaotic in a good way. "These books zing off in all directions: They're fresh, unruly and dismissive of the canned and contrived."

Forage fish like these at a Chilean processing plant are often used for fish meal used in aquaculture. But critics consider this inefficient and wasteful and worry it could deplete fish populations. Now several companies are developing protein substitutes to replace fish meal.

Waste Not, Want Not: Drink Beer To Feed Fish And Help Save The Planet

Industry trailblazers are trying to reduce the energy and resource costs of aquaculture. Possible solutions include using brewery waste, algae, insects or even carbon dioxide to feed the fish we eat.

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