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An NPR investigation found that student borrowers were prematurely rejected under the revamped Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Education Department has promised a fix.

As part of NPR's "We, The Voters" series, we went to Nevada to talk to residents about their housing situation, the state's affordable housing crisis and what factors are driving it.

Funding from wealthy nations has helped Ghana create promising programs to fight HIV/AIDS. It's also led to unexpected economic development -- a new African drug company to produce AIDS and malaria medicines.

After accepting responsibility for the troubled rollout, President Obama pledged that the HealthCare.gov website would be fixed and ready to go by November 30th. Host Michel Martin speaks with Mary Agnes Cary of Kaiser Health News about where the site stands now.

It's the season of giving, but scammers are trying to take as much as they can this holiday season. Host Michel Martin speaks with Sheryl Harris, consumer columnist for The Plain Dealer, about avoiding seasonal scams.

Some states are seeking to make major changes in their Medicaid programs that would end coverage for millions of people, even if the Affordable Care Act isn't repealed.

Suze Orman introduced her prepaid debit card this week, promising low fees and unlimited credit reports. And Wal-Mart is offering various financial services, such as check cashing and bill paying. Host Michel Martin and personal finance expert Alvin Hall discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these new, non-traditional options.

At least one man opened fire during Friday afternoon prayers at two mosques in the city of Christchurch. Police have charged a 28-year-old Australian with murder. He made a court appearance Saturday.

Grocery stores provide healthy foods, create jobs and offer a place for community connection. "We started calling them front-line and essential workers for a reason," says one food access advocate.

A young grad student worked out a way to pay for life-changing gender-confirmation surgery. But she still had to fight to resolve a billing discrepancy that ran into the tens of thousands of dollars.