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Thucydides' account of the war between Athens and Sparta has become an allegory of modern conflicts like the Cold War, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. But a new book about the ancient historian shows he may not quite have been telling the truth.

The Government Accountability Office identified states and territories most susceptible to tsunamis and evaluated federal, state and local preparedness in a report released this week.

Supporters say early intervention is necessary, but critics worry the proposal isn't fair to kids.

David Walker from Norfolk, Va., was 19 years old when Japanese torpedoes sunk his battleship, the USS California, during the surprise attack on the Hawaii naval base in 1941.

The state’s new law takes effect at the beginning of the year and critics are already calling the law unconstitutional.

A self-driving shuttle was involved in a crash within hours of its debut. A truck backed into it as it stopped. The shuttle company says its computer will be adjusted to account for such instances.

JPMorgan Chase is filing lawsuits against customers who exploited a viral technical glitch this summer that allowed people to pull huge amounts from Chase ATMs.

Peruvian health officials face many obstacles as they try to get everyone vaccinated, including those who live in remote and rural areas.

Before the roses and the romance, Valentine's Day commemorated the Roman Saint Valentine — Valentinus, in Latin. And in her new cookbook, Nigellissima: Easy Italian-Inspired Recipes, chef Nigella Lawson offers up simple recipes that celebrate the cuisine of the country Saint Valentine called home.

There are more realtors in Florida than any other state. And more in South Florida than any other region. They now have some significant new rules thanks to a massive national legal settlement. Here is what you should know as a buyer or seller.

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term Monday with a monumental ruling that grants former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from criminal prosecution.

WUSF News is gathering stories from Tampa Bay area residents who weathered Hurricane Irma We’d like to hear from you. You can reach us in several…

America's longest war is over. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby speaks with NPR's Noel King about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and what's next.

The FTC and 17 states have accused Amazon of using tactics to maintain a monopoly. Independent vendors who do business selling products on Amazon face serious challenges to compete on the platform.

Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.

Matthew Peddie, host of "Florida Matters" and the podcast "Our Changing State," speaks with WUSF reporter Sky Lebron about Amendment 3, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana.

An isolated city on the Amazon illustrates why Peru has the highest COVID death rate in the world. One infectious disease expert called the country's awful record the result of a "perfect storm."

The number of people seeking jobless benefits shot up again last week, as 6.6 million more of the unemployed filed first-time claims. Much of the economy has shut down, leaving millions out of work.

Health officials are searching for people who may have been infected with coronavirus by President Trump at a recent fundraiser.

Longtime Hillsborough County public servant Fred Karl died early this morning. He was 88.Former Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio announced his death in an email to…

Dan Keplinger was born with severe cerebral palsy. But at 30, he's already a successful artist, the subject of an Oscar-winning film, and he's finishing his second college degree. NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on the Baltimore, Md., artist's inspirational story. View a video clip from the documentary, and view examples of his art.

After more than 40 years covering wars from Vietnam to Iraq, Joseph Galloway recently retired from Knight Ridder newspapers. He says good leadership is critical in a protracted war like the one in Iraq.

The Department of Justice accused BayCare of making donations to a Pinellas County organization in order to increase its share of federal Medicaid funds.

A plane carrying families from Tampa Bay and New York crashed in a wooded area of San Jose, Costa Rica, killing all 12 aboard Sunday, government officials…

When’s the last time you received a personal, handwritten or typed letter in the mail – snail-mail that is? There’s a concern that emails have turned…