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Federal officials have told 16 states that they've been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 6, 2023.)

School vouchers and border security are the focus of a special legislative session beginning this week in the Texas Statehouse. Both are key issues for the state's Republican governor.

Michel Martin talks to Daniel Levy, head of the U.S./Middle East Project and onetime adviser in the government of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, about the fighting between Hamas and Israel.

The Bethel Boys Cross-Country team took fifth place at the state meet on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Palmer. Led by standout junior Ned Peters, the boys tied for the school’s second-best finish in recorded history, besting Kenai Central by just three points. Meanwhile, the Bethel Lady Warriors took sixth place at the state meet. Rosemary Dyment led the effort, taking 27th place with a time of 23 minutes, 9 seconds.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat about her latest album, "Along The Way."

The Biden administration is moving forward with a controversial plan to build a new section of wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The move comes amid another surge in migration on the southern border.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mideast expert Yousef Munayyer about the history behind the recent attacks by Hamas against Israel.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore declared bankruptcy days before a Maryland state law could take effect that would expose the organization to numerous sexual abuse claims.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Jen Swedish and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz.

The U.S. reaction to the Israel conflict, and what's ahead as Republicans select a speaker of the House.