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Missouri candidate for U.S. Senate Eric Greitens says his recent controversial ad was supposed to be "humorous." The move might backfire if voters aren't up to the glorification of violence.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Deputy Mayor Mike Gibson of Bonita Springs, Fla., on the extent of the damage done there by Hurricane Ian.

Desus and Mero are ending their Showtime comedy show after four seasons. The duo started with a podcast but left a lasting imprint on late night TV.

Why Trump's fourth indictment still won't change Republican voters' minds. A report alleges "barbaric" conditions in ICE detention facilities. Senate interns took selfies with all 100 senators.

Language authority and Washington Post copy editor Bill Walsh died Wednesday after a long career making other people's writing better.

A decade ago, we were still exploring the technological wonders of cellphones and other electronic devices. Few were thinking about how they could be used to monitor us. Then came Edward Snowden.

In Mrs. Robinson's Disgrace, Kate Summerscale reconstructs the everyday private life and very public shaming of Isabella Robinson, a wife sued for divorce over her scandalous diary entries in the early days of England's divorce court.

The recent spike in the disease, now typically spread by armadillos, has caused some concern among experts and led to educational events like one held recently at the University of Florida.

The Biden administration is restarting an immigration program that allows migrants from 4 countries to come to the United States. The administration said Thursday that it's now including “additional vetting” of their U.S.-based financial sponsors following fraud concerns.

A Pakistani woman who survived a near deadly assault managed to bring her attacker to justice. But her effort showed how hard it is to prosecute crimes against women in Pakistan.

The international reaction to the death of the prominent Russian opposition leader was swift, with many blaming the Kremlin.

The State Department is discouraging tourists from traveling to the Caribbean islands. But government officials from both nations hope that won't keep tourists from coming.

The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised.

In the tightening Senate race, Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and challenger Matt Rosendale are criss-crossing the vast, sparsely populated state with the hopes of meeting every voter personally.

The White House punts to Congress to help the immigrants who will no longer have the Obama-era program known as DACA to protect them. But the politics surrounding congressional action are complicated.

Following the announcement, mayors for both Tampa and St. Petersburg expressed optimism that a new stadium deal could be worked out to keep the Rays in the Tampa Bay area.

The park is unveiling $40 million in upgrades and changes, from the debut of Wild Oasis at Jungala in May, transforming Adventure Island, a reimaged Meerkat habitat, and more.

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.

Hollywood writers reached a tentative deal with major studios. NASA scientists are celebrating the successful landing of an asteroid sample. A pickleball caucus is uniting senators across parties.

The social media company appeared to be on solid legal ground when it sued the Tesla CEO to force him to complete the merger. But allegations by Twitter's ex-security chief may help Musk's case.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight committee as Democrats push back against Trump administration's policies to address the border crisis.

The Department of Justice and 16 states have filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its power as a monopoly to edge out rivals and ensure customers keep using its products.

In the aftermath of the wildfires in Lahaina, some local teachers have come together to create a memorial for students killed in the disaster.

Over the weekend, the strike against General Motors expanded to a huge engine plant in Springhill, Tenn. Workers at Ford and Stellantis are returning to their jobs after tentative deals.

A Palestinian man and his Israeli friend are dedicating themselves to a peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of the devastating war in Gaza.