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On "The Florida Roundup," Republican Carlos Curbelo and Democrat Stephanie Murphy with the Center Aisle Coalition explain what they believe the effects of mid-decade redistricting could be.

The virtual reality game, Neopets, which boomed in the 2000s, has had a resurgence. Danielle Kurtzleben explores why users some users have come back and why others never left.

For many the decision to repeal DACA is too stiff. For others the 6-month delay is disappointing. Rachel Martin talks to Mark Krikorian, an immigration hardliner at the Center for Immigration Studies.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about what President Zelenskyy's visit to Washington means for the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Ukrainian relations.

Republican organizations and lawmakers have been pouring campaign money into a special election next week for a state House representative in a central Florida district considered competitive for both parties.

Wright is a former oil and gas executive who calls himself a "climate realist."

When the 9/11 commission officially ended, its members decided there was more work to do. They stayed together for one more year to see what happened to their recommendations to keep America safe. Many of the grades are 'D's and 'F's. Co-Chairs Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton share their final report card.

Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.

WLRN News and its partners have reporters on the ground throughout the islands. We will be posting their updates as they come in.

The biggest entertainment release so far in 2015 wasn't Jurassic World or Adele's 25 ... it was a video game. Fallout 4, released earlier this month, made $750 million in 24 hours. JJ Sutherland and Chris Suellentrop of the podcast Shall We Play A Game have this review.

A Denver city councilmember who supports defunding police weighs new success of replacing cops with mental health teams. Six months in, the team has responded to almost 750 calls, without one arrest.

The pioneering Japanese-American conductor who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly decades died Tuesday.

NPR’s Scott Detrow talks to Rachel Kleinfeld, an expert on democracies and political violence, about how to avert further violence this election season in light of the attempt on Donald Trump's life.

Race riots have erupted not in London, but in deprived second-tier U.K. cities with wage stagnation and new migrants. Experts on extremism say they've become fertile ground for far-right recruiting.

The case comes to the court in the midst of a sea change in the law relating to the relationship between government and religion.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says new rules could better protect the accused. There have been about 100,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX. The deadline for comments is Wednesday.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks to author Jim Murphy about his book, Inner Excellence, which has become a viral read among pro athletes and celebrities.

Angie Kim's debut novel, Miracle Creek, is a courtroom thriller that tackles heavy themes like immigration, parenting and autism.

Jon Scieszka, a children's author and former teacher, wants boys to read more. His new book Guys Write for Guys Read is a collection of stories, comics and advice on boyhood by best-selling authors and illustrators.

Curtis Wilkie is the author of The Fall of the House of Zeus, in which he chronicles the life of Dickie Scruggs, a trial lawyer who made millions in lawsuits targeting the asbestos and tobacco industries — and then wound up in prison for attempted bribery.

Monday was day one of The News of the World phone hacking scandal trial in London. Among others, two former editors of the now-defunct tabloid — Andy Coulson and Rebecca Brooks — have been charged with a raft of offences, including some that carry a prison sentence.

The comedian says he's doing well under quarantine. He talked with NPR about comedy during a pandemic and his new Netflix standup special, 23 Hours to Kill. "Humor is an essential survival quantity."

Organic farmer Dante Hesse needs to raise about $700,000 to upgrade his dairy. When Hesse couldn't get a loan through usual channels, he turned to his customers for help. Though he's got no collateral or co-signers, some say they're ready to invest.

Author Marc Kaufman recommends this tale of an explorer on the hunt for a rare animal — and something more. The Snow Leopard shows that while we can't always find what we're looking for, we still get what we need.