Search results for

Jeanette Nunez, a former House member from Miami who was Gov. Ron DeSantis’ running mate in 2018 and 2022, will make an annual base salary of $850,000 at FIU, her alma mater, and Adam Hasner will make a base salary of $875,000 at FAU.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Holly Anderson of the Shutdown Fullcast podcast, about the newly expanded college playoffs that are now entering the semifinals.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara answers Indian critics who say he's a "self-loathing Indian." NPR's Scott Simon talks with the top New York City prosecutor about the attacks against him.

Republicans have won control the U.S. Senate, while the state of the House of Representatives is still too close to call. Get the latest on the state of Congress.

Some TV networks have nonstop impeachment news, but Fox News broke away for its top-rated evening shows. CBS also cut out mid-afternoon. We speak to former NBC Vice President Mark Lukasiewicz.

The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Top U.S. cabinet members are attending the Munich Security Conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European leaders.

NPR's Adrian Ma talks to former top defense official Jim Townsend about the significance of President Trump's new agreement to send weapons to Ukraine.

The White House says CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired because she was not aligned with President Trump's mission to make America healthy again. What does the exodus mean for the agency?

The Benedictine monks of Norcia are known for their chart-topping album of Gregorian chants — and their beer. They're donating proceeds to rebuilding efforts, and helping the Umbrian town recover.

Affordability was a huge theme of Trump's campaign and is top of mind for the GOP as he heads to Pennsylvania for a rally. How are Pennsylvanians feeling, and can the GOP salvage its economic message?

Author David Rohde refutes Trump's claims about a "deep state" — and argues that the president is the one creating a parallel shadow government filled with like-minded loyalists.

The average premium will increase by 6.6% for most homeowners across the state, while Gov. Ron DeSantis says residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will see a decrease.

New York Times reporter Jeremy Peters says the religious right and social conservatives "got basically everything that they wanted" from Trump's presidency. Peters' new book is Insurgency.

Why cholera is striking in Africa. It's a disease that's easy to control with proper treatment. But without medical care, patients can perish quickly.

The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even faster.

Forensic anthropologists are working to find the unmarked graves of the 81 boys known to have died at a notorious reform school in the Florida Panhandle. The school was known for the rough treatments juvenile delinquents received there — including severe bearings and other abuse.

The former special counsel is set to testify before two House committees. Read his full opening remarks.

The U.S. government is spending over $2 trillion to help the nation overcome the coronavirus economic shutdown. NPR correspondents in India, Mexico and Germany relay what other governments are doing.

Medical advances have reduced the infection fatality rate in the U.S. But experts warn that indoor gatherings, cold temperatures and pandemic fatigue augur dark months ahead.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Greg DiLoreto, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of infrastructure in the U.S., based on the group's latest assessment.

While more than 202 million Americans are at least partly vaccinated against COVID, nearly 30% of people 12 and older remain unvaccinated. Surveys show poor people are less likely to get a shot.

It started when Moustapha Sané lost his wallet in Dakar. He created the Facebook page "Trouvés ou Perdus" (French for found or lost). It often leads to a reunion, though some pigeons are still M.I.A.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Tatiana Washington, a gun violence prevention advocate, and Javier Quiroz Castro, a DACA recipient and COVID-19 unit nurse, about progress during Biden's first year.

Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.