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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday his commitment to raise state funds for teacher salaries to $1.25 billion, an increase of almost a quarter-billion dollars. Public education advocates said that won't alleviate the teacher shortage.

The United Nations refugee agency set up a facility in Maicao near the Venezuelan border, providing help for more than 300 migrants. The facility aims to expand to meet the growing need.

Rural homelessness in Oregon isn't as visible as its urban equivalent, but it's a major problem. Even when money is available, local officials say providing resources could make the problem worse.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Stephen Dziedic of the Australian Broadcasting company about the deadly landslide in Papau New Guinea.

U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others met in Pembroke Pines to discuss heat dangers for workers and efforts to set a federal heat standard.

Sanders is set to give a speech Thursday explaining Democratic socialism to voters. There's a long history of big political speeches designed to take on and neutralize a lingering concern of voters.

Retailers hope outdoor enthusiasts planning to buy canoes, fishing gear or tickets to ball games have become more aware of a sales-tax "holiday" in July aimed, at least in part, at encouraging people to be more active.

Almost no aid is getting into Gaza right now. Humanitarian groups continue to sound alarm bells, as deliveries of aid have been stalled because of rising security concerns in the Gaza Strip.

The NBA draft begins Wednesday night, and this year the son of superstar LeBron James is the lead story.

The first contingent of Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti after months of delays. The multinational force is there to curb gangs that have taken over most of the Haitian capital to bring order.

On Wednesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell rejected calls for a special prosecutor or independent Russia investigation given the firing of FBI Director James Comey, NPR's Geoff Bennett tells David Greene.

The Trump administration has declared an end to the "war on coal," but Colstrip, Mont., is still feeling besieged. The town is a good example of how complicated the future is for coal country.

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Baby Reindeer, Chappell Roan's Tiny Desk concert, a podcast about MTV, and retro gaming.

In recent years, conservative lawmakers have sought to limit how public schools teach race and history. To combat those efforts, community groups are stepping in to fill the void.

Shelters are already seeing an influx of new clients, and facing the stark reality that more will be coming

WNBA legend Candace Parker is retiring after 16 years in the league. NPR's A Martinez talks to Ben Pickman of The Athletic, about how Parker has changed the game, and what comes next.

Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration urged the state Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in 2022, saying it properly prevented a racially gerrymandered North Florida district.

The convergence of three Christian, Muslim and Jewish holidays this spring led to fears of violence. But the city central to these major religions has remained largely peaceful.

As women outpace men in graduating from college, some campuses, like the University of Vermont, are trying to recruit more men.

The push to rehire retired workers comes as the administration has also sought to downsize large swaths of the federal government through mass layoffs and other changes.

A temperature increase of just a couple degrees can lead to higher energy bills, stunted plant growth and more rainfall.

The Library of Congress preserved recordings from Marine Corp combat correspondents at Iwo Jima that included interviews with soldiers, music and the sounds of war.

Mexico City is the latest major metropolitan area to impose restrictions on Airbnb — after New York City and Barcelona. Soaring housing prices have displaced many longtime residents.

The launch of Trump Mobile comes as ethics filings reveal the president reported more than $630 million dollars in income last year.

The stock market tumbled again Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud the economic outlook. Retail spending got a boost in March, however, as people tried to stock up before the tariffs took effect.