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With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, we move on to the court and the green. NPR's Scott Simon talks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about women's college basketball and Tiger Woods.

Inflation is sky high. The Federal Reserve wants to bring it back to earth without crashing the economy. But achieving a so-called "soft landing" and avoiding a recession is easier said than done.

Brown said it was a choice of staying at USF or going to Auburn, and "sometimes the best thing is to move on." He is looking forward to showcasing his skill set and winning in the SEC.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign is struggling financially and failed to make this week's presidential debate stage.

Not everyone who was part of rap's ascent gets included in its story. MC Sha-Rock, of the original Funky 4 and the Funky 4 + 1, reaffirms her role in hip-hop's formative years as the first woman MC.

Sun Dawu has befriended and supported political dissidents. Now he may become one himself. "This is a simple administrative law case, but it has become politicized and distorted," says his lawyer.

In Hyderabad, India, the dominant dish after the daily dawn-to-dusk fast is haleem, a stew that takes hours to prepare. Some say it's so hearty you could fast for two days after a dish.

The Nuclear Ship Savannah offers a snapshot of a nuclear future that never quite came to pass.

A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.

Annabel Claprood waved and giggled at her computer screen as her name was called, donning a navy blue cap and gown for her virtual graduation from the...

Sixty-two percent approve of the job the president is doing handling the pandemic, but he gets a lower 49% overall job approval rating, signaling potentially tough legislative fights ahead.

Brazil is seeing a record number of coronavirus deaths as a new variant overwhelms the health care system. Over 1,900 deaths on Wednesday marked the second day in a row of record deaths.

While the U.S. has unequaled offensive cyberwar capability, experts say it is unprepared to fend off a massive cyberattack. "I see this as possibly one of the gravest intelligence battles the U.S. has ever fought, and it's a battle we're currently losing," says cyberpolicy analyst James Lewis.

The top U.S. intelligence officials detailed concerns to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, with many questions raised about cyberthreats and espionage targeting U.S. technology.

The White House continues to say the coronavirus may have leaked from a Chinese lab. That's at odds with the assessment of the intelligence community and reminds some of the run-up to the Iraq war.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis prevailed on a number of policy decisions in the first year of the Trump administration, but his positions have been rejected many times in the second year.

A few simple reminders can keep kids safe: Put your phone away when walking, take the earbuds out, and look before you bike or walk across a road or intersection.

Ousted FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks talks about the current administration's policy on vaccines and how that is impacting its response to the ongoing measles outbreak in the southwestern U.S.

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Sarasota Memorial are the only two hospitals in Florida to receive the top score – five stars – for overall quality in a...

Lowering blood pressure more than usually recommended not only helps prevent heart problems, it also cuts the risk of mental decline that often leads to...

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Miguel Cardona to be his secretary of education. Cardona will have a lot on his plate, but one of the administration's top priorities is reopening schools.

The first COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in Florida later this month. Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to give priority to people living and working in long-term care facilities.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Andrea Williams about why country singer Morgan Wallen's album still sits at the top of the Billboard 200 days after he was captured on video saying a racial slur.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has announced a Senate run. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections about Democrats' chances of taking control of the upper chamber in November.

Have you ever dreamed of winning a promotion that seems too good to be true? From Planet Money, the podcast The Indicator has the story of a promotion that went terribly wrong for Pepsi.