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Sean Hayes and Kelly Clarkson wear red noses in support of Red Nose Day, a charity event that raises awareness for child poverty.

If You're Not Sure What Red Nose Day Is, You're Not Alone

It's been around in the U.S. for 3 years. It involves the selling of red noses to fight children's poverty. And it's definitely not a joke.

Most States Don't Require Guns To Be Locked Up

The latest mass school shooting in Texas rekindles a debate over gun storage laws, after it was revealed the alleged shooter used his father's guns. The National Rifle Association also favors tightening how owners handle guns, but actual laws and regulations are a mixed bag.

Texas Governor Continues Roundtable Discussions On School Shooting Prevention

After a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, Greg Abbott convened discussions about how to prevent and respond to school shootings. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Allen Banks, police chief in Round Rock.

Milwaukee Basketball Player Expected To Sue Police After Being Hit With Stun Gun

Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown says he plans to sue after being hit with a stun gun by Milwaukee police, who confronted him over a possible parking violation.

Trump's Government Ethics Appointee Gets Questioned By Senate Committee

Emory Rounds III, if confirmed by the Senate, will take charge of the Office of Government Ethics, a once obscure agency that advises federal workers on how to comply with ethics laws.

Under rules outlined in a newly unveiled Trump administration proposal, crisis pregnancy centers and other organizations that do not provide standard contraceptive options, like birth control pills or IUDs, could find it easier to apply for Title X funds.

Under Trump, Family Planning Funds Could Go To Groups That Oppose Contraception

Several groups that promote natural family planning and abstinence education say newly proposed guidelines could open the door for them to receive federal family planning funds for the first time.

A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at a homeless encampment in Everett, Wash., in November. Respondents in a Federal Reserve survey who knew someone who had been addicted to opioids were less likely to give the economy a favorable rating.

Opioid Crisis Takes A Toll On Economic Outlook For Many Americans, Fed Says

One out of five Americans say they personally know someone who has been addicted to opioids or prescription painkillers, according to a new report about the economic well-being of U.S. households.

USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kerry Perry testifies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday about changes her organization has made to protect athletes from sexual abuse.

On Capitol Hill, USA Gymnastics President Apologizes To Nassar's Victims

Executives from the U.S. Olympic Committee and the governing bodies of swimming, taekwondo and volleyball also testified about changes their organizations are making to protect athletes from abuse.

Senate Reaches Agreement On Changes To How Congress Handles Sexual Harassment Claims

Senate leaders announced a deal on legislation to overhaul how Congress investigates allegations of sexual harassment. The measure makes lawmakers personally liable for settling claims and streamlines the process for filing complaints. Top Republican and Democratic leaders hailed the deal and promised quick action.

Court Upholds Ruling Against California's Assisted Suicide Law

The decision lets stand a lower court ruling that the state's 2015 law allowing doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs to the terminally ill was passed unconstitutionally.

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