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The U.S. Census Bureau says more than one in six adopted kids are of a different race than their parents. Statistics show that in the foster care system nationally, almost 60 percent of children are black or Latino. For years, there have been acrimonious debates over whether children of color should be placed only with parents who are of the same race. As our series on foster care continues, reporter Allison Keyes examines so-called "trans-racial" adoptions.

Soldiers who re-enlist, returning for tours of duty in Iraq, often cite patriotism, duty, and the need to protect their homeland from terrorism when asked why they've re-upped. They also describe being part of a "committed brotherhood to defend the constitution and the people who cannot defend themselves." Producer Eric Whitney of member station KRCC offers a sound montage from a visit to a re-enlistment ceremony at Ft. Carson, Colo., in early May.

The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reached 419 parts per million in May, its highest level in more than four million years, according to NOAA. Fossil fuel use is driving the increase.

Evening Masterworks: Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 in d-minor

Cookbooks can be both inspirational and useful, making them exceptionally good gifts, according to Tampa Bay Times cookbook reviewer Ileana Morales…

Police accused rebels of masterminding the attack, which sparked outrage and drew international condemnation, including from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.

People have been gathering in Nashville at makeshift memorials near The Covenant School to remember the victims of Monday's mass shooting. Six people died — including three students.

The International Indian Film Academy's 15th annual awards takes place April 24-26 at various spots around the Tampa Bay area.The event is held in a…

Dogs Inc. has a program for the public to get a better understanding of guide dogs. Then, is the latest drop in gas prices helping your budget? Also, a look at burnout and staffing shortages at the VA.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit came after visits by Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, who are also looking to strengthen ties and influence on the continent.

Global supply chain issues have hampered the economic recovery. The Biden administration is trying to fix some of those issues through deals with the private sector.

Paula Poundstone has been finding the humor in everyday life at least since kindergarten. That's when her teacher Mrs. Bump noted in a summary letter sent…

NPR analyzed four speeches by Trump, given on consecutive nights in Iowa and New Hampshire. Videos and sound bites only capture part of the full experience.

On her fifth studio album, the neo-soul diva sings often-ambiguous lyrics that move back and forth from her "honey boo" to her career. It's a concept that critic Robert Christgau says is trickier than it appears. While The Sellout might not be a full-scale commercial comeback, it's a spiritual one -- complete with Gray's unforgettable voice, a bit less kink and a whole lot of cheese.

While the welcome will be warm, Australia's national and state leaders want the royals removed from their constitution.

The westbound train, Empire Builder, was on its way from Chicago to Seattle when it left the tracks Saturday after near Joplin, Mont., killing three people.

Actor Josh Gad, best known for his roles in Frozen and Book of Mormon, is out with a new memoir about his life and career.

The Tampa Bay region has events planned out in honor of the holiday, including celebrations, public service opportunities, and parades — one of which will feature Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. as the grand marshal.

David Swensen has outperformed 99 percent of U.S. mutual funds since 1985. As Yale's chief investment officer, Swensen manages the school's $15 billion endowment. Now he has a new book, Unconventional Success.

Rep. David Cook is a conservative lawmaker in Arizona who supported the state's 15-week ban. He says the court got this ruling wrong and that it could lead to a backlash in November.

More than 15,000 home-based daycare providers participating in Illinois' low-income childcare assistance program are negotiating a contract with the state.

Trump called for the firing of the Labor statistics official after data earlier showed employers added just 73,000 jobs in July, while job gains for the previous two months were largely erased.

Around the world, people are experimenting with new ways of expressing friendliness — without touching skin.

They say stories like these come in threes: first, on Saturday, law enforcement in Tallahassee had to use a taser gun to recapture a llama that had…