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The lack of a Black woman in the Senate has turned a moment of triumph for many thrilled to see Kamala Harris ascend to the vice presidency into something more bittersweet.

Extreme heat isn't just hard on humans, which is why the Phoenix zoo delivers ice to grateful animals to keep them healthy and happy.

The death toll reported from an average tropical cyclone is 24. But the true toll is maybe 300 times higher—and the losses stretch for years after the storm passes.

Many protestors responding to "Operation Midway Blitz," the stepped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago, are politically active for the first time in their lives.

The goal is to reach seniors who struggle to access public sites or are apprehensive about going to them. It's helping underserved communities get vaccinated.

As a club team, the USF Men's Ice Bulls receive little funding from the university, with players having to pay out of pocket for equipment, travel, stay and practice time. But that hasn't stopped them from winning.

Iman Alleyne has forged a community of teachers, parents, and students that want transparency in primary education. Florida banned public school teachers from teaching critical race theory in June.

The response of Londoners to Thursday's bombings prompted comparisons to life in the British capital during World War II and the time of the Blitz, when London was bombed by German planes. Guest host Sheilah Kast talks with veteran BBC correspondent Charles Wheeler about life in London during the Blitz.

Deborah Thompson is a point person on Iowa's response to the opioid epidemic. Earlier this year, she revealed a more immediate connection to the crisis: her husband, who fatally overdosed on heroin.

Late-night comedy talk shows have been forced to work without audiences. Hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel are doing shows from home — some more successfully than others.

The 2009 Social Security and Medicare Trustees report released Tuesday showed the funds will be exhausted a couple of years sooner than was reported last year. That's largely because high unemployment rates mean a lower level of payroll tax receipts being paid in to both programs. On the other hand, compared to what's happened to many private retirement accounts, Social Security is looking pretty healthy.

Republicans in Iowa hold their first-in-the-nation caucuses this evening, kicking off voting in the presidential primary. Former President Donald Trump has maintained a steady polling lead there.

We dig into the NPR audio archives for another installment of a our feature "First Mention" to hear the initial use on air of the term "Wikipedia."

Despite ongoing research and theorizing, the educational achievement of black boys and young black men continues to lag behind their white peers, nationwide. James Earl Davis of Temple University's College of Education and Pedro Noguera, author of The Trouble With Black Boys discuss.

The infrastructure bill will set aside billions of dollars to update the electric grid. Experts weigh in on whether or not it will be enough as extreme weather events disrupt access to electricity.

NPR's Steve Inskeep and Rep. Adam Smith, the Democratic chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, discuss President Trump's decision to open the way for Turkey's incursion into Syria.

David Greene talks to Tom Nichols, an author and professor at the Naval War College, who says the public and the media need to take a step back and a long breath when thinking about President Trump.

Tampa Bay Rowdies officials “were pleased with the outcome” of plans a city consultant presented to St. Petersburg city officials.

The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 6-2 in the American League wild-card playoff game and will face Tampa Bay, with Games 1 and 2 at Tropicana Field.

Golden Globe-winner "The Pitt" is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out for this season.

Bangladesh wants a million Rohingya refugees to go back to Myanmar. But 18 months after most of them fled violence, they are too afraid to go back and are making new lives for themselves in camps.

The Trump administration's broad definition of DEI could also impact health outcomes for rural White Americans

Florida's attorney general has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court asking permission to enforce the state's new law against illegal immigration. A judge has found him in contempt and some have been arrested under the law even as it's blocked in court.

San Francisco has a population of fewer than a million people and yet has launched a number of national political careers, including that of Kamala Harris.

NASA has just launched a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa. A NASA scientist answers kid's questions about the mission and its goals.