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When the Taliban returned to power, cultural heritage advocates worried history might repeat itself and the group would destroy objects it found offensive. The museum is open now but has few visitors.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Kaplan, former legal affairs editor for Newsweek, about two landmark affirmative action cases being argued on Monday.

Amazon began layoffs, reportedly affecting as many as 10,000 employees. That follows job cuts at Meta, Twitter, and Stripe, with CEOs citing economic uncertainty and a slowdown in online ad buying.

Made famous by Frank Sinatra — who grew to hate it — "My Way" represents the quintessentially American outlook that nothing in life matters more than living on your own terms.

To get Joe Manchin's vote on a budget bill, Democratic leaders promised to consider legislation that would help a natural gas pipeline get built in his state. But the pipeline still faces opposition.

FIFA's choice of Qatar to host the World Cup has long been marred by criticism over human rights abuses, the safety of migrant workers and the logistics of holding a soccer tournament in desert heat.

Donald Trump posted again for the first time in three years since being banned from various social media, taking to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter to post his mugshot.

The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the front-runner onstage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact.

In early primary and caucus states, there are well-known places — diners, fairs, union halls — where candidates connect with voters. Here are some of the classics and a few new spots.

The funk-ridden grooves of Wilson's music could feel larger than life, particularly those he created for Blue Note Records in the late 1960s and early '70s.

Republicans spent the nearly six-hour-long hearing interrogating Attorney General Merrick Garland over the agency's investigations into Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump.

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's on-the-trail efforts in Mississippi and Alabama may look awkward, but his money and organization could translate to wins on Tuesday.

Vice President Harris worked to woo Republican voters yesterday with an interview on Fox News and a speech in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Trump worked to gain the Latino vote at a Univision town hall.

Political analyst and USF Professor Emerita Susan MacManus says the party also put too much emphasis on issues that didn't resonate with many Floridians.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet President Trump today in an attempt to reset relations between the two countries. And, House Republicans are divided over Trump's massive bill.

Commerce Department employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again learned belatedly that their health insurance has been cut off. Some had already racked up thousands in medical bills.

A huge turnout Sunday played a key role in the tense election that many viewed as a geopolitical choice between East or West.

Ferg’s, just north of Tropicana Field at 1320 Central Avenue, is putting new emphasis on its concert schedule. Saturday’s “Totally ‘80s” concert starts at 7 p.m. Find tickets by clicking on this link.

Record rains in southern Brazil due to climate change have many officials thinking about relocating towns. That would be hard for many who don't want to leave despite inevitable reoccurring floods.

Attorney General James Uthmeier's social media criticism came after it was reported two Hillsborough County Islamic schools accept voucher money.

Lam, 68, pledged to accelerate economic growth and was reappointed unanimously by the 180-member Central Committee at the conclusion of the National Party Congress.

As prediction markets boom, competition is heating up. So traders go the extra mile for a fraction-of-a-second advantage or to sleuth out information nobody else has. It can lead to a huge payday.

Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy.

What one word best describes Mitt Romney? That's a question researchers posed to the public last fall, this spring and again in recent days. The answer has changed significantly. What once was an overwhelming focus on Romney's faith has shifted to descriptions of his character, wealth and career.