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Rick King, who was assistant fire chief of Shanksville, Pa., on Sept. 11, 2001, stands near a cross made from steel from the World Trade Center, outside the fire station in Shanksville on July 14. He was one of nine people to tell NPR what Sept. 10 was like, the day before the horrible events of Sept. 11.

The Day Before America Was Interrupted: Nine People Recall Sept. 10, 2001

When Americans are asked what Sept. 10, 2001, was like, many call that Monday "normal" or "ordinary." That all changed on Sept. 11. Nine individuals share their serendipitous experiences, near misses or devastating turn of events from the day before America was interrupted.

A mother and daughter at the Unity Health Care's Upper Cardozo clinic in Washington, D.C. at a celebrity event in 2009. The clinic relies on some funding from the Title X Family Planning Program.

At-Risk Federal Funds Cover Far More Than The Pill

Title X, the federally funded family planning program, is often the entry point for patients to get other health care services they might need. And many patients might not even realize they need them. Funding for the program is on the House GOP's chopping block.

Tea Party supporters hold signs across from a rally held by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in front of the Maryland State Capitol building in Annapolis on March 14.

Tea Party Gains Wide Support Among Conservatives

As Democrats accuse Republican congressional leaders of being co-opted by the Tea Party in the federal budget negotiations, a new survey shows that half of all conservative voters ardently support the movement.

Six artists who have dyslexia find their words in art.

Finding Words in Paint: How Artists See Dyslexia

It's the most common learning disability, yet it's hard to understand. We asked six artists who have dyslexia to share their experiences in images.

Jared Kushner and Stephen Bannon in September 2016 in Canton, Ohio.

Disclosures Outline The Wealth Of The Trump Administration

As members of Trump's staff disclosed their financial assets, new details have emerged about the wealth of Ivanka Trump, Jared Kusher, Steve Bannon, Gary Cohn and former adviser Michael Flynn.

Reactor buildings No. 1 and 2 (left) of the Tokyo Electric Power Co. Fukushima No. 1 (Dai-ichi) nuclear power plant. Dangerous levels of radiation were detected in water thought to be leaking from the stricken Japanese reactor No. 2 have dealt a new setback to efforts to avert a nuclear disaster.

Radioactive Water Found In Tunnels At Japan Plant

Highly radioactive water has nearly filled a series of underground tunnels at Japan's damaged Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, Japanese officials say. That's raised concerns that the contaminated water could start spilling into the sea, only a couple of hundred feet away.

Comedian Joan Rivers, Still A 'Piece Of Work'

Few topics are off-limits for the brash comedian: She has joked about her many face lifts, her husband's suicide, her bankruptcy and the sacrifices she made as a female performer. The documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work follows the comedian as she fights to still make people laugh.

A job seeker looks at listings on a bulletin board.

Are Government Employees Too Well Paid?

Some economists say state and local government jobs pay less than comparable private sector jobs. But others argue that public workers have too many protections and benefits. As states struggle to close budget deficits, public employees' pay packages and protections are being fiercely debated.

David Liquori (right) talks to two men on National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Long Islander has been speaking about Judgment Day for 23 years. His passion for the message resulted in the end of his marriage because his wife had different views. His 12-year-old son is skeptical of his father's views, and Liquori worries about him. He isn't sure how he plans to spend May 21, but he thinks it will be a solemn day.

Is The End Nigh? We'll Know Soon Enough

May 21, 2011, according to some Christians, is Judgment Day, when the true believers will fly up to heaven while destruction befalls the rest. Disciples of this message are spreading the message of God's imminent wrath — and feverishly preparing for the Final Day.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel sits with South Side first-graders in October. Emanuel's plan to lengthen the school day and the school year has met with resistance.

Chicago Wants Longer School Day; Foes Want Details

Most Chicago public schools have less-than-six-hour school days — some of the shortest in the country. And many have no recess. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing to lengthen the day to at least seven hours. But critics say some crucial details are missing — especially, how much a longer school day would cost.

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