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PolitiFact and WLRN found no Florida law, new or otherwise, requiring fathers to complete DNA testing to be on their children's birth certificates.

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

Coronavirus cases are still at pandemic highs with more than 800,000 new cases reported daily. But there are signs this surge may begin to abate soon, and some places may already be past their peak.

Members of Congress joined local and state officials as well as parents and spouses of those killed in the 2018 shooting in a visit of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, on the same day a reenactment was due to take place.

During a news conference in Iowa, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump had Jorge Ramos of Univision, the largest Spanish-language network in the U.S., thrown out. He was ultimately let back in.

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talks with Steve Inskeep about the use of military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Leahy is the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. He says the president has mishandled the detainees and that Congress needs to provide guidance on how to process them.

Toyota has insisted the problem with sudden acceleration involves the pedals on its vehicles, but many are questioning whether it's really the electronics. Now, there are reports of problems with the Prius, the company's best-selling hybrid. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is trying to explain what he meant when he said don't drive a recalled Toyota until it's fixed.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lori Garver, the former deputy administrator of NASA, about the space agency's goals and priorities.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to ESPN's Jesse Washington about the Michigan Wolverines beating the Washington Huskies 34-13 to win their first college football national championship since 1997.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Christopher Buckley, who was President George H.W. Bush's speechwriter when he was vice president.

Democrats are hoping voters will be more fired up to turn out for them this year because of abortion rights, but some voters in Texas expressed reservations that the party could deliver on the issue.

Writer Annie Proulx may be best known for her works of fiction. But her latest book is a thoroughly researched and reported look at the role that wetlands play in our ecosystem.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., the third ranking Democrat in the House, about growing calls for an impeachment inquiry from the House Democratic Caucus.

Some sneaker resellers are despairing as once pricey pairs now sit on shelves unsold. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Mike Sykes II from the Business of Fashion about the changing market for sneakers.

As we look back on 2022, we wanted to share a few of our favorite moments of joy from the year to bring a bit of hope, whimsy and humor to the end of the year.

Marite Sanchez was one of the few people picked out of thousands to help decorate the White House. She knew right away who she'd bring with her: Hugo, her husband. They tell the story of how they met.

Maria is one of nearly 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants who could lose their temporary protected status this year. "[I'm] terrified of missing you growing up," Maria tells her daughter at StoryCorps.

Kadir Nelson was inspired by Kwame Alexander's poem. It "spoke to excellence, and perseverance, and triumph amidst adversity," Nelson says. "It was an ode to the sung and unsung heroes in history."

Actor Kathryn Hahn draws a question from the Wild Card deck and talks about the challenges and benefits of middle age.

NPR's Tiny Desk is celebrating Black Music Month with a series of concerts lead by women, including Chaka Khan. NPR's Juana Summers sat down with the "Queen of Funk" after the show.

These two British teenagers arrived from out of nowhere, young in years but artistically mature and assured — and now the pair is out to reshape and retake.

The GOP is divided over whether they want more details released about the Jeffrey Epstein federal investigations. And, over 70 Columbia University students have been disciplined for protests.

A new poll shows that 76% of Americans believe democracy is facing a serious threat. And, Zohran Mamdani sits down with NPR to discuss his run for NYC mayor and how he tackles hate head-on.

In Oregon's high desert, a more than 10,000-year-old lake is drying up. That doesn't have to happen. Summer Lake hosts millions of migratory birds annually, but its water is being diverted to farms.

A busload of hungry tourists, a restaurant kitchen with a near-empty pantry. What could have been a disaster turned into an improvised recipe that's been pleasing crowds for nearly six decades.