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Parents of children too young for vaccines are exhausted. As omicron surges, they keep trying to protect their kids. But some feel isolated and even forgotten by those who just want to move on.

Rep. Liz Cheney's future in the Republican Party's leadership is increasingly in doubt as she refuses to back down from criticisms of former President Donald Trump.

The Tampa Bay Rays' home opener is set for April 6 against the Chicago Cubs. It'll be the first game at Tropicana Field since Hurricane Milton ripped off part of the fiberglass roof in 2024.

Florida arts organizations are saying they feel like losers in this year’s state budget process.

The vote now leaves it up to the Justice Department to decide whether it will pursue criminal charges against the former White House chief of staff.

Indonesian authorities say the death toll from Monday's earthquake on Java has surpassed 250 as more bodies have been discovered under collapsed buildings.

Former President Trump is facing multiple criminal charges, ratcheting up pressure on his 2024 rivals to weigh in on whether he deserves a pardon if convicted.

Spring begins at 11:50 p.m. ET on March 19 this year. It is the earliest nationwide vernal equinox since 1896. Why, you ask? Get ready for orbital mechanics and a lot of information about calendars.

President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration has been largely downsized because of the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Didi Kuo of Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law about how political polarization is threatening democracy.

The county commission voted 4-1 to approve rezoning for 3H Ranch but stalled a smaller proposal to build 46 homes near Fruitville Road.

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.

Among the court's opinions was a 6-3 ruling to temporarily allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho. The opinion was erroneously posted on the court's website Wednesday.

NPR's John McChesney reviews the efforts to crack down on kiddie porn on the internet. The FBI and America on Line worked together to find pedophiles using the private networks to solicit sex with minors, resulting in arrests and further ongoing investigations.

Mark Scott reports teachers in Buffalo, New York are walking the picket lines today. After two years without a contract, the teachers voted to strike despite a New York State law that forbids them to do so.

Film critic Bob Mondello reviews The Five Senses, a drama from director/screenwriter Jeremy Podeswa. The movie follows five story lines -- one for each of the five senses -- which all interconnect.

T.R. Reid, about the Austin Mini, the tiny English car that Britain holds in high regard. After 41 years of popularity, the last Mini rolled off the production line this month.

NPR's Mara Liasson reports that despite vows to quell bipartisan rancor, President Bush's brand of compassionate conservatism is still drawing lines of division between Democrats and Republicans.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports that despite census figures showing greater diversity and less segregation in the U.S., many big city neighborhoods are still divided along racial lines.

Makers of several recent movies have experimented with the structure of story telling, finding new ways to develop plot lines. Film Critic Bob Mondello says the new film Memento is a perfect example.

Former Congressman Mickey Edwards (R-OK) says there IS life after losing an election, although losing is no fun. Edwards says the winner of the presidential election will have to reach across party lines, but he thinks Congress will revert to business as usual.

Bellamy Pailthorp reports on a strike that has workers for both the city's daily newspapers walking the picket line. About a thousand employees went on strike last Tuesday, primarily over the issue of wages.

Slate senior editor Andy Bowers reports on when businesses profiting from sales during hurricanes cross the line into price gouging.

Nov. 8 is the final voting day of the 2022 election. Key Senate, House and gubernatorial races are on the line. Follow NPR's live coverage and results as they come in.

Endocarditis is an inflammation of the heart lining caused by infection.