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NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with the NYTimes Taylor Lorenz about the role of social media influencers and their endorsements on political campaigns.

Two-thirds of the homes in Grizzly Flats burned down in 2021. A new investigation finds that the U.S. Forest Service warned of the danger decades ago but failed to execute its own mitigation plan.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Makiya Seminera, editor-in-chief of The Alligator, about protests against Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, who will most likely be the University of Florida's new president.

Service cuts at the U.S. Postal Service have some election officials concerned that the dramatic pandemic-induced expansion of vote by mail could face delays as ballots are being returned.

Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, describes the NCAA's next steps toward stabilizing collegiate sports and why action from Congress is seen as the solution.

Board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled plans to reshape the New College of Florida. DeSantis wants to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and limit tenure for professors.

Thousands of people across Pakistan are expected to take to the streets to protest against a video made in the U.S. that denigrates Islam. Pakistan's government unexpectedly announced Friday would be a public holiday, saying it would be a day to honor the prophet Muhammed. The government used it as an opportunity to also denounce the video, calling it blasphemy.

NPR's Melissa Block talks to syndicated columnist Crispin Sartwell about how his son's Google search for Tito Puente yielded hits for both the musician and Yugoslavian leader Marshal Tito. Sartwell pondered the amazing career of this multi-talented combined man. We take it further to explore the musical stylings of Don Ho Chi Minh, Lil' Kim Jong Il, and Ray Charles Taylor.

The man who will decide whether to indict a former president is Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney. If arrested, Trump called for protests. Bragg said his office wouldn't be intimidated.

The top fundraiser for NPR has resigned after a videotape became public showing him openly disparaging conservative groups during what he thought was a fundraising meeting. The video was recorded secretly during a lunch Ron Schiller had with two people who claimed to be eager to contribute to public radio.

Nine members of Hutaree, a Christian militia group in Michigan, were indicted on sedition and weapons charges in connection with an alleged plot to murder law enforcement officers in hopes of setting off an anti-government uprising. Ben Schmitt, of the Detroit Free Press, says those arrested are due in court on Wednesday.

The man accused of attempting to blow up a Detroit-bound plane last month had backing from the Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, putting the country in the spotlight. Barbara Bodine, U.S. ambassador to Yemen at the time of the attack on the USS Cole, says the situation could become worse if the U.S. decides to tackle militants in the country directly or if the Yemeni government seems like a U.S. puppet.

The federal government sued Amazon this week saying it's abusing its monopoly power. One key allegation is Amazon puts the squeeze on sellers.

Hunter Biden faces possible indictment from the Justice Department. He’s also the subject of Congressional investigation. We explore the details behind the headlines about the president's son.

Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.

Our occasional series on storytelling in video games continues with What Remains of Edith Finch, a complex, time-skipping family tragedy that'll leave you with scars — but trust us, it's worth it.

Said Whit Blanton, executive director of Forward Pinellas: “This region is one of the fastest growing in the country, and as a result, everybody wants to get everywhere – seemingly all at once. So, we really need to pool our resources and work better together to meet those growing demands.”

The bill wouldn’t affect federal laws that prohibit anyone under 21 from buying a pistol from a licensed gun dealer, but it would allow someone under 21 to buy a pistol from a private seller.

Here’s a look back at some culinary memories that lingered and still put a smile on my face.

WLRN and PolitiFact investigated defenses posed by former President Donald Trump when talking about the federal investigation into his handling of classified documents.

"Whatever happens in the coming days, we hold true to the idea that women can and should help shape the future of Afghanistan," said one nonprofit, as alarm rises about the Taliban takeover.

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.

After being lost in transit for days, Dillon T. Pickle was shipped to the team's office — only to be stolen off its porch. The team is offering a reward for information or a no questions asked return.

Federal prosecutors are requesting that Cristiana Chamorro be disqualified from running for president due to accusations that she was involved in money laundering.

Updated with additional information on July 7, 2016 at 1:40 p.m.Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will campaign in Tampa and Orlando on…