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For Father's Day, we asked readers about the most influential father figures in their lives. From dads to husbands to single moms who stepped up, these are the people who shaped readers' lives.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Natasha Del Toro about her Al-Jazeera documentary exploring the case of Brandon Jackson, who was sentenced to life in prison on a non-unanimous verdict.

In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.

"There isn't a lot of space for dreaming in an oppressive world," says Leroy, "so I use photography as a tool to create a space where I can freely navigate the various facets of my life."

V.C. Andrews' 1979 Flowers in the Attic tells the cringe-worthy tale of four beautiful children, forced to live in the attic by their cruel and conniving mother. Writer Heidi W. Durrow admits that she loves the sick, twisted plot — right down to the ill-fated, brother-sister romance.

Here's a way to travel, without suffering the high prices of fuel these days: Read one of Alan Cheuse's summer reading book picks. One of them is bound to move you someplace beyond your beach chair.

The Republican leading a yearlong investigation into the failed gun-trafficking operation known as Fast and Furious acknowledged that the probe has turned up no evidence that Attorney General Eric Holder approved the idea. Other GOP lawmakers Thursday threatened Holder with contempt of Congress.

The French government has closed a refugee camp in Calais known as "the Jungle." Rachel Martin speaks with Nick Maurice, a retired British doctor who treated patients arriving from perilous journeys.

As many federal governments slow — or reverse — climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.

Democrats are hoping to move past Graham Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Susan Collins. In Jackson, they chose a nominee with a similar economic populist message as Platner.

For the week ending Thursday, the Florida Department of Health reported 110,477 people tested positive for the coronavirus — an almost sevenfold increase from just four weeks ago.

As 2016 winds down, Florida Matters is taking a look back at some of the best news stories we discussed throughout the year.This summer you couldn't turn…

The next mayor of St. Petersburg won't have any shortage of issues he'll have to handle. At the top of that list is what to do about the Tampa Bay Rays…

Health care costs are a pain. That's why Health News Florida has PriceCheck, an online tool to help you compare costs of common health procedures. This…

The shooter in the Orlando mass murder was Omar Mateen, a US citizen who said he was a practicing Muslim. He professed his allegiance to ISIS during his…

Whether you’re interested in politics, music, crime, technology or just about anything, there is likely a podcast for you. But while millions of people…

Parents are wondering whether or not they should send their kids into classrooms for on-site learning this fall.

NPR's Michel Martin discusses solutions to gun violence with a panel of experts who work on the issue.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with conservative commentator Ed Martin about Michael Wolff's new book Fire and Fury and the rift between President Trump and his former chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.

Spies spend their whole careers hiding secrets from family and close friends. Yet, when they retire, they don't necessarily disappear into history. Many of them turn around and publish memoirs. We discuss what's behind the urge to spy and tell. Is it bad for sources — or the agencies?

In her new book The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science, author Natalie Angier says science doesn't have to be impossible, impenetrable or uncool.

Russian and Ukrainian workers at Russian Samovar are united in their opposition to the war.

Most people think sweat can be stinky. And we work hard to remove that smell. But could a stinky sweat actually be a signal of something good?

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the Fad Camp podcast, the novel Silver Nitrate, and America Ferrera's much-discussed monologue in Barbie.