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The first lady is often remembered as a genteel Southerner who promoted highway beautification, but author Julia Sweig says archival records show Lady Bird was also a savvy political strategist.

The federal government issued warnings to companies that sell vaping liquids, saying they are in violation of federal regulations due to packages that appear to market to children or teens.

Proposition 65 requires businesses to post public announcements about toxic chemicals in in their products. The law has been on the books for more than 20 years, and though it protects consumers, some say lawsuits over compliance disproportionately affect small businesses.

Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results.

After a shooting, relatives or neighbors of the victim are sometimes left to clean up human remains on their own. Philadelphia's new program will start addressing that fraught task.

UPDATE 2/5/15 10 a.m.Sami Al-Arian's criminal attorney, Jonathan Turley, has confirmed what WUSF first reported Tuesday - the former USF professor has…

Navarro, director of the new Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, discusses his mission to "defend American workers and domestic manufacturers." He says the administration is off to a good start.

The new miniseries dramatizes the 2014 fallout when racist comments by former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling were recorded and leaked.

Friday is UNESCO's World Radio Day. The theme this year is "Youth and Radio" — so Youth Radio reporter and commentator Bianca Brooks talks about the impact radio has had on her.

Amid growing fears of a potential genocide, the U.N. has approved military intervention in the former French colony.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.

The first official GOP presidential debate is Thursday night in Cleveland. The top 10 candidates — according to an average of five recent national polls — will be on stage. And the seven other candidates will participate in a forum before the debate.

Wednesday's mass shooting at a high school in Florida has renewed interest in something called "gun violence protective orders." This is legislation that would allow authorities to take guns away from from people who are believed to be at risk for violent behavior and only a few states have them.

A legal battle is brewing over who owns the rights to the inspirational story. The tale of walking on the beach with Jesus shows up on posters, coffee mugs and candles, but it's unclear who owns the copyright.

The trial of George Zimmerman is nearing its end — the defense rested its case on Wednesday after calling 18 witnesses. Zimmerman will not testify.

At some point in the future, a first of its kind play about the Iraq War might make its debut on Broadway - and what happens on stage at the University of…

Winfred Rembert's autobiography features images of fishing in the culvert and dancing in the juke joint — but also of picking cotton, escaping a lynching and working on the chain gang.

The pandemic is the issue driving much of American politics these days and could either doom or boost the Biden presidency.

Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, counselors are helping people deal with grief and anger. Uvalde counselors and their counterparts in Newtown, Conn., talk about the mental health journey ahead.

Authorities continue investigating bombings that killed three and hurt more than 170 people Monday during the Boston Marathon. The city sought to get back to normal while victim's families were in mourning.

Ahead of a hearing with TikTok's CEO, NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan, who's on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, if TikTok should be banned in the U.S.

Ahead of a hearing with TikTok's CEO, NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan, who's on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, if TikTok should be banned in the U.S.

The Indiana State Fair is exhibiting prize dairy cows amid the threat of bird flu, which has been detected in cattle from 13 states.

The Indiana State Fair is exhibiting prize dairy cows, amid the threat of bird flu that has been detected in cattle from 13 states.