Eight years of state government atrophy may be coming to an end in Kansas. But it will take a long time, and quite a bit of pain.

The annual gathering is a radical experiment in urban design that rebuilds itself in the desert every year -- with the help of its residents.

From building public art to creating "sacred spaces," the annual event is inspiring leaders across America.

The policy is already law in some states and cities, and has become a talking point for Democratic leaders and presidential candidates. But while it has helped lift some Americans out of poverty, it has cost others their jobs.

Community paramedicine is changing the way some places respond to health emergencies.