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How to unload 50,000 pounds of potatoes in 20 minutes, and other secrets from the potato chip factory.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Steven Reed, the first Black mayor of Montgomery, Ala.

TSA staffing shortages have led to hours-long lines for travelers at many airports. Keith Jeffries, the former TSA security director at Los Angeles International Airport shares insights on the crisis.

As Ruidoso, N.M., recovers from a deadly wildfire, victims of the state's largest fire in 2022 say FEMA still isn't giving them what they need -- despite a $4 billion appropriation from Congress.

Voters in Texas say concerns about immigration and democracy are among the issues driving them to the polls in this presidential primary election.

A new book explores how overhunting and habitat destruction have left us with only a fraction of the foods that existed a century ago, and the changes that are needed to preserve our culinary variety.

Serena Frome is more bookworm than spy, but her bosses at MI5 have the perfect mission for her: to cultivate and fund British writers whose politics align with those of the government.

Polling since President Biden's debate performance has been wildly variable. We hear about the reasons why, and about NPR's latest survey of voters.

Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.

Mercedes-Benz workers voted against union representation in Alabama, a defeat for the United Auto Workers.

Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano stands by his decision to keep funds in the so-called Guardian program. This comes after Governor Rick Scott...

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia who introduced a bill aimed at preventing future shutdowns. It's called Stop STUPIDITY Act. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the topic.

A sweeping bill that would tighten regulations on abortion clinics passed a Senate panel Wednesday on a 5-3 vote along party lines.

On Monday night, HBO will air the documentary "3 ½ Minutes, 10 Bullets," about the murder of Jordan Davis in Jacksonville, Fla., at the hands of Michael Dunn, who objected to the volume of the music Davis was listening to. Host Michel Martin speaks with Davis' parents Ron Davis and Lucia McBath.

Former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice appealed his suspension from the NFL and won. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the significance of the decision.

Britain has declared it will forgive nearly $17 billion of African debt. Richard Dowden, director of the Royal African Society in London, talks about the debt relief agreement.

States have long sought to restrict cellphone use by drivers because of safety concerns, and as the new year begins, several states are toughening their laws. It turns out it's a hard habit to break. And for government officials, it's not easy to stay ahead of tech advances.

A bill before Canada's Parliament aims to stop the spread of handguns — but one of the most difficult challenges for Canada is the guns being smuggled over the border from the U.S.

Brian Maixner, a waiter at the Doo-Dah Diner in Wichita, Kan., received a generous tip from one of his customers: a new smile. NPR's Melissa Block and Audie Cornish explain.

Faith leaders and ex-felons marched to the Florida Capitol on Wednesday, calling for Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet to reverse a policy and restore the…

The cost of home and auto insurance has been going through the roof, and not just in disaster-prone parts of the country. That's leading some people to scale back coverage or even do without.

Federal health officials have awarded more than $5 million in grants to 10 health centers in Florida to serve newly insured patients under the...

The Labor Department will report on job growth in February. The job market has bounced back strongly from the depths of the pandemic, but some employers still struggle to find available workers.

Five men have accepted a plea deal and will serve jail time for the hazing death of a Florida State University student.

After a weekend scare, in which more than two dozen people were treated at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, the threat from a bad batch of...