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On Oct. 11, 2001, more than 5,000 Kansans recorded their daily activities and thoughts as part of a project to preserve the history of their communities. Morning Edition continues its Prairie Diaries series with the story of Oretha Ruetti, who lives on her own -- with help from her community -- despite advancing years. Read her diary and others in the series.

President Biden is expected to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

Washington Post food editor Joe Yonan took a bit of a professional risk this week by publicly declaring his vegetarianism. He's not alone: Many Americans say they've cut back on meat in recent years, and like Yonan, they cite health as a primary concern.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Washington Post dance critic Sarah Kaufman about how The Nutcracker ballet is responding to COVID-19 concerns this year.

In their quest for a sixth title, the Tar Heels handily defeated the Orange, 83-66. North Carolina moves on to face Villanova, playing for their second championship, on Monday night.

Dozens were killed in a suicide attack on Tuesday. In 2014, gunmen stormed a school and killed more than 140 people.Renee Montagne talks to author Mohsin Hamid about what the country is going through.

Meditation can help relieve chronic back pain, and so can cognitive behavioral therapy, a study finds. But good luck getting insurance to pay for it.

A massive study looks at how heights around the world have changed over the past century.

The union that represents Transportation Security Administration screeners is calling for 6,000 more screeners to help alleviate long lines at airport checkpoints. It says Congress is to blame for the staffing shortages.

The recent protests in Brazil highlighted poor public transportation services. Now, politicians who rely on frequent helicopter flights, even for short trips, are under scrutiny.