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As part of our series Letters of Note, former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley tells Audie Cornish how he once replied to an angry letter from the Ku Klux Klan.

Today, Maui residents remember the 102 people who lost their lives one year ago in a massive wildfire. Plus, Harris and Tim Walz continue on their introductory tour as JD Vance shadows them closely.

On Monday a federal judge blocked Defense Distributed from publishing 3D-printable files online. Now that company says it will send the plans directly to customers who want them.

A proton beam therapy center in Indiana is closing, and insurers are reluctant to cover the treatment for common cancers. But plans for three new proton therapy centers for the D.C. area are still on.

Every Sunday, Mo Rocca's grandmother made homemade ravioli for the family dinner. He says he deeply regrets not learning her recipes before she passed away. In My Grandmother's Ravioli, Rocca asks other people's grandparents to teach him how to cook.

Wendy Whelan, 47, will give her final performance with the New York City Ballet on Saturday. NPR spent time with the dancer as she prepared for her goodbye.

DNA samples show that at least two other bears have broken into area homes, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bears have caused a lot of damage.

Sadaf Knight, CEO of the Florida Policy Institute, explains the impact of sales tax holidays in the state.

For nearly seven decades, generation after generation has operated Carlos Bonnet-Vargas’ bookstand on the colorful streets of Old San Juan.With painted…

DeEtte Sauer, 83, went from being a girl who wasn't allowed to participate in sports, to an elite swimmer as a senior. She talks with NPR's Juana Summers about what being active means to her.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marcus Brown, the musician who records as Nourished By Time. His new album takes inspiration from the working class sounds of Baltimore house music.

Romantic comedies: they’re corny, sometimes swoon-worthy and if you pay attention to movies, they’re everywhere lately. After a long dry spell, the romantic comedy seems to be coming back into favor.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Lake Elsinore Mayor Natasha Johnson why the public isn't allowed to visit the California city's canyons for this year's super bloom of poppies.

Russians welcome prisoner swap amid worries over war in Ukraine. Tech companies cut tens of thousands of jobs. Eight teams keep their World Cup hopes alive.

The scenes from Haiti may look familiar, as heavily armed gangs trade fire and civilians cower in fear. But there is something different about this latest episode.

A species of snake has been named after actor Harrison Ford, who has played Indiana Jones in multiple movies. Found in Peru, the snake grows to about 16 inches and is harmless to humans.

The U.S. census counts incarcerated people as residents of where they are imprisoned. In many prison towns, that has led to voting districts made up primarily of prisoners who can't vote.

President Biden helped ring in the season Thursday night with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse.

With 1.4 billion citizens and a thriving film industry, China was bound to outpace Hollywood at some point. A worldwide pandemic has accelerated the process.

The federal government has sharply cut funding to groups that help people enroll in health plans. But the groups say federal officials don't understand how much help and follow-up some people need.

The African Union hopes to raise funds and awareness of the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, especially in Somalia, with a "pledging conference" Thursday. The U.N. is appealing for more than $1.5 billion in donations, as refugees from the war-ravaged country continue to stream into Kenya.

Prosecutors say the looting of the fund bankrolled lavish spending on jewels, art and real estate. The spoils even helped finance Hollywood movies, including the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Sarasota’s school board vote to reaffirm cooperation with ICE sparked intense debate over student safety and learning, while Hillsborough College and the Rays take a step forward on a stadium plan.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events.

Mary Louise Kelly talks to Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who says massive aid is needed to avert a humanitarian crisis, following Hurricane Maria. He's worried Congress won't provide enough money to rebuild.