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Federal guidelines say school personnel and child care workers should receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as front-line workers. NPR talks with educators about their opinion of the vaccine.

Officials have known for years that Benton Harbor, Mich., has high levels of lead in the water. Now, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has set an 18-month goal for replacing the lead pipes throughout the city.

More than three dozen people were killed as two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain.

The new world record-holder stands shorter than a Popsicle stick at 3.59 inches and follows a long line of low dogs. The chihuahua's owner describes her as "small like a ball" and "a bit of a diva."

Andrew Fastow, the former chief financial officer of Enron, begins testimony as the key prosecution witness against his former bosses, Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling. In testimony, Fastow directly connects Skilling to a conspiracy to minimize losses and make the company's earnings look better.

The queen of East Nashville talks about her new album, All American Made, working with Willie Nelson and what it was like to record at the legendary Sun Studios.

Her departure is notable as she would be in line to replace Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is supervising the special counsel probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Ukrainian officials say Russian hackers remain focused on infiltrating military planning operations. That includes seizing and trying to crack tablets used on the on the front lines by officers.

The Senate is expected to pass legislation that would expand the number of embryonic stem-cell lines eligible for federal research funding. The House passed similar legislation, but a presidential veto is expected.

A massive fire in the Angeles National Forest nearly doubled in size overnight, threatening 12,000 homes in the Los Angeles area. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has issued emergency declarations for four counties.

Most people are putting off big purchases during the recession — especially cars. Dealers are trying to change that with what analysts say are some of the lowest prices in a long time. But all those rebates and discounts have yet to re-kindle the market.

The measure, which would provide $95 billion in military aid, has little hope of seeing a vote in the House where hard-line Republicans oppose the measure.

Indian laborers are vying for thousands of job vacancies in Israel. Some say they're taking Palestinians' jobs.

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is meeting with officials in South Korea to discuss the ongoing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear program.

Meet the people who make the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where balloons fly and imaginations soar.

Trombone Shorty releases new album from New Orleans, a tribute to the city's soul, marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

From Dave Canales to Liam Coen to Grizzard, Baker Mayfield keeps elevating his play. He turned Canales and Coen into head coaches after one-year stints as OCs. Now, it’s Grizzard’s turn.

The apparent assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov came a day after Ukraine's security service charged him with using banned chemical weapons.

It's the first championship at Wimbledon second Grand Slam trophy overall for Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 1-ranked Alcaraz prevented Djokovic from what would have been a record-tying eighth title.

Human trafficking is the topic of a special Florida Matters show scheduled to air Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. and again Sunday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 a.m....

The federal government on Thursday awarded $28.6 million in grants to 47 Florida health centers to expand coronavirus-testing efforts.

Former President Donald Trump relies on conservative media outlets as a pillar of his support. How did they cover Trump's latest indictment related to the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol?

NPR's Michel Martin speak with writer Les Standiford about his new book, Battle for the Big Top: P.T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the Death-Defying Saga of the American Circus.

Ukraine's government acknowledges the gains in its most recent counteroffensive have been small. And it worries Western allies are distracted by the war between Israel and Hamas.

State lawmakers came into the 2014 session with a surplus topping $1 billion and a mandate from Gov. Rick Scott to cut $500 million in taxes and fees.On…