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A referendum next month in Sudan will decide whether the country will be divided between the Arab, mostly Muslim north and the ethnic African south. Whether things turn bloody may hinge on what happens in Abyei, a disputed region along the border of north and south.

Debbie Allen won Fame for playing an iconic dance teacher in film and television. Now, she's getting new fans for roles on shows like Grey's Anatomy. She talks about the highs and lows of her career.

Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here's what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

An Amazon sorting center on Staten Island in New York has voted against unionizing, a month after a larger Amazon warehouse across the street voted to join the Amazon Labor Union.

What will heightened alerts following an assassination attempt on Trump mean for security protocols at upcoming political events and campaign stops? What are the challenges?

Nearly half of all land burned by wilfires in the U.S. this summer is in Oregon. These rangeland fires got few headlines, but they came at peak grazing time and are economically devastating.

Ukraine has been dependent on Western countries for long-range ballistic missiles in its fight against Russia's invasion. Will producing these missiles in Ukraine make a difference in the war?

Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz introduced himself to the nation in a primetime address at the convention. Kamala Harris will give the convention's keynote address on Thursday night.

Republicans are gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s convention this week. The GOP has nominated Donald Trump as its presidential standard bearer for a third straight time.

Israel’s military says its air force is striking Hamas and its ground troops are operating in a limited manner. Some on the ground say the area has been pummeled with airstrikes and artillery.

How old is too old to play in a World Cup? Age has been a point of discussion in this Cup, with legends like Cristiano Ronaldo playing at age 41, and Lionel Messi at 39.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with the actor Jeff Hiller about how his character on HBO's Somebody Somewhere reflects some of his own personal spiritual journey.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Jones, co-founder of Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, about how inflation is affecting people experiencing food insecurity in central Alabama.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, about revelations that President Trump told former national security adviser John Bolton about his intention to withhold aid to Ukraine.

On the 50th anniversary of the 1967 war between Arab states and Israel, a Palestinian looks back on how he overcame displacement from the West Bank and how his son came to commit a violent crime.

The Florida Orchestra's music director and resident conductor will serve as "artists-in-residence" this season at the University of South Florida's School of Music.

Andrae Crouch talks about his new CD Mighty Wind, which celebrates the gospel musician's four-decade career.

Alicia Parlette, a copy editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, was diagnosed with cancer nearly a year ago. She's writing a diary about her experience, and the paper is publishing segments. Alex Chadwick checks in on Alicia to see how she's doing.

In every country where same-sex marriage has been legalized, it was brought about by lawmakers or the courts. On Friday, Ireland could become the first country to make it legal by the ballot box.

Sen. Jon Tester of Montana will have to walk a fine line as a Democrat running for re-election in a state where Donald Trump is popular. Will his strategy of appearing moderate work?

More than 8,000 students have opted out of wearing masks within Duval County Public Schools within the second week of school — a small number...

Florida’s private homeowners’ insurance market is “the worse it’s ever been” in the past five years according to Michael Letcher, president of the Home…

University of South Florida President Steven Currall is looking forward to his inauguration Thursday, as much for the USF community as for himself.“It's…

Mexico makes history with its first female president. How an extra $30 a month kept a cancer patient from qualifying for Medicaid.

National Night Out events bring local police and neighborhoods together every August. But after a year of deadly confrontations involving police, some communities are embracing alternative events.