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The age-old maxim says lightning never strikes the same place twice. Florida would beg to disagree.

The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.

Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.

President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

A federal judge is set to decide whether the Trump administration will have to find funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. And, President Trump says the U.S. should resume nuclear weapons testing.

An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president's State of the Union address tonight.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jake Sullivan, who served as national security advisor under President Biden, about the Trump administration's messaging about the Iran war, and how it might resolve.

Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse.

In Florida, Robin Greenfield says he's been living off preserved car-killed deer, salt from the ocean and citrus picked from public parks.

Dentists, hygienists and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency department for decay.

Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.

TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.

President Trump addressed the nation last night, making his case for war with Iran. And, the Supreme Court majority seemed inclined to rule against the Trump administration on birthright citizenship.

Attacks persist across the Middle East despite the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. And, Bill Gates is set to testify in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.

President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days. And, Democrat Eric Swalwell faces new allegations as a second woman comes forward accusing him of rape.

A 1,733-acre wildfire was being fought in the Picayune Strand State Forest on Monday afternoon. The fire was south of Alligator Alley and prompted a warning from the Florida Highway Patrol.

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.

Bondi's handling of the “Epstein files” became a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general. Bondi rejected criticism of her handling of the issue, and Trump on Thursday praised her as “a Great American Patriot.”

The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing to lead DHS kicked off with criticism of his conduct by GOP Sen. Rand Paul, the head of the committee who ended up voting no against his nomination.

Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?