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The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer life. The course gained national attention this winter when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would ban the course in his state.

The proposed bill would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for a potential White House bid by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

In 1970, Alan Ayers was jumping from a plane to skydive when his boot caught on a seatbelt, pinning him outside the aircraft. The only person who could save his life was the 23-year-old pilot.

Republicans in the Montana House have voted to formally punish Democratic state Rep. Zephyr by banning her from attending or speaking during floor sessions. She will be allowed to vote remotely.

The singer, songwriter and producer said she's working with her team to make "a program that should simulate my voice well but we could also upload stems and samples for ppl to train their own."

NPR spent months on the trail with the candidates, but you don't have to. Catch up here.

Aklasan, which means "Rise Up" in Tagalog, celebrated the return of the only Filipino punk festival in the U.S. after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus.

Republicans are taking one last shot at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. But the new plan isn't much different from the last one that failed.

Stream 100 great songs by artists who performed at SXSW 2018.

Janet Murguia of the National Council of La Raza recently called President Obama 'deporter in chief.' She discusses the administration's review of deportations with Fernando Espuelas of Univision.

Argentina is experiencing its worst economic crisis in years, with inflation at record highs, turning household budgets on their head.

A software engineer proves MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell wrong and debunks a false election conspiracy. Then what happens?

In 2005, Kim Osorio sued The Source for gender discrimination, sexual harassment and hostile work environment, retaliation, defamation. Responses to the case reinforced hip-hop's culture of silence.

The Michaelis dictionary published in Brazil has added "Pelé" as a word meaning "the one that is extraordinary." Examples given include: "she is the Pelé of tennis" and "he is the Pelé of medicine."

The Coast Guard said it initially received a call from the Royal Caribbean ship Quantum of the Seas that an Australian man went overboard late Tuesday night.

Agencies that serve low-income Floridians couldn't access their funds, were on the verge of laying off staff

The country's GDP growth is slowing as banks cut back on credit and the Federal Reserve tries to crack down on inflation.

British writer and comic book author Neil Gaiman launches first studio music album with Australia's FourPlay String Quartet.

Florida Republican lawmakers voiced confidence in their estimated costs for the state’s newest expansion of school vouchers, but they’re setting aside money just in case those estimates are off.

Four disability groups have filed a lawsuit to overturn California's assisted suicide law — saying it devalues their lives and encourages discrimination against them.

The Trump administration policies on migrant families are big news in El Salvador. Editorials describe the policy as racist, and many here now say they wouldn't try to get into the U.S. with children.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with CNN reporter Kate Bennett, who covers first lady Melania Trump, about what her actions over the past week say about how she's filling the role.

A growing number of American children are losing out on Medicaid — and other programs — because their parents are undocumented immigrants and fear detainment and deportation.

Plumes of smoke emanated from the charred remains of the home in Mississippi hours after a body was recovered. Dylan Arrington, 22, perished inside the home, authorities said.

Additional charges could be brought against the teenagers who are accused of killing a 20-year-old woman by throwing rocks at her car, the sheriff's office said.