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Olivia Hooker was 6 at the time of the riot. Now, at 103, Hooker is believed to be the last surviving witness to what is considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history.

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Before he was Ivan Drago or He-Man, Lundgren was just another 6-foot-5-inch Swede with a black belt in karate and a degree in chemical engineering — who turned down a scholarship to MIT for showbiz.

The Washington Post is about to unveil a Democracy Desk to report on the front lines of battles over voting, access to the polls, and the people caught up in these fights.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with political scientist Steven Levitsky of Harvard University about the future of American democracy.

NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the Australian Open and a controversy concerning the NFL Hall of Fame.

Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public.

Justice Department data show that the amount of drug-related assets confiscated since 2004 has tripled, from $567 million to $1.6 billion. Critics claim some law enforcement agencies have become "addicted to drug money" in their quest to fill their own coffers.

Wray faced a wide range of questions by House Judiciary Committee members, most framed as accusations that the FBI pursues a political agenda targeting conservatives.

For many South Florida residents, the conflict between the Syrian government and rebel groups seems far off. After all, the country is about 6,500 miles...

In a surprising move just hours before the NHL trade deadline, the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning pulled off a major deal on Wednesday, swapping…

WUSF will be providing the latest news and information on coronavirus in Tampa Bay and across the state. Here are the latest developments:Total positive…

A new survey shows a majority of respondents favor requiring people to wear face masks in public. But a large portion says the responses to the pandemic…

WUSF will be providing the latest news and information on coronavirus in Tampa Bay and across the state. Here are the latest developments:Total positive…

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum have clashed over health care as they battle in the Nov. 6 election.

Patients undergoing chemotherapy need to eat to stay strong. But the drugs can cause nausea and damage taste buds. New flavors and spices can help a lot, a chef says.

Joe Queenan reads so many books, it's amazing that he can also find time to write them. Queenan estimates he's read between 6,000 and 7,000 books total, at a rate of about 125 books a year. His latest work, One for the Books, is all about what he reads and why.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Colonial Pipeline CEO Joe Blount on the ransomware attack on the pipeline's network and the decision to pay the hackers the $4.4 million ransom.

Democrats and some anti-Trump Republicans are panicked about the impact of the ex-president's election lies on American democracy. They see worst-case scenarios looming — but few, if any, solutions.

Florida's attorney general's office wants an appellate court to take up its challenge to the federal mandate because a nationwide injuction issued by a Louisiana judge will likely be appealed.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York if the Biden administration is doing enough to prevent or limit Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates who refuse to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.

More than 6,000 state legislative seats are up for election this year. Republicans and Democrats are spending tens of millions in a battle to shift the balance of power in these chambers.

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway after more than 1,000 are reported dead from a powerful earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday. The death toll is expected to rise.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: South Side, Treasure Planet, the Sight & Sound film list, Matt Rogers and more.