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Though it doesn't get as much attention as the presidential election, state government plays a crucial role in the laws that govern lives. This year control of several state capitols is up for grabs.

Much of the southern part of the U.S. is under a heat advisory this week. In Texas, the heat is so extreme it's taxing the power grid.

Anne Schuchat, former Principal Deputy Director of the CDC, says she's worried about vaccine access, as experienced leaders leave the agency in protest.

CNBC is far and away the ratings leader in the financial cable news business — and its executives, producers and reporters are working hard to keep it that way. They're telling some guests they can't appear on rival channels amid breaking news.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince visits Trump to firm up bilateral and personal ties

It's now widely agreed that steering away from the fiscal cliff — the combination of spending cuts and tax increases set to hit at the start of the year — will require some combination of revenue increases and spending cuts. The central sticking point could well be whether President Obama and Congress can agree on the definition of revenue.

Starting today, soccer teams from 32 countries are competing in the Club World Cup, not to be confused with THE World Cup, which is next year. This competition takes place in 11 U.S. cities.

Brandon Van Grack, who led the Justice Department's probe into Edward Snowden, says the priority has to be finding the source of the leak and ensuring there aren't any more coming.

The 2,073-foot-tall Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, opens this year. More than just a skyscraper, it's a symbol of Shanghai's — and China's — soaring ambitions.

The government will shut down at midnight tonight if Congress can't reach a deal. But Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill, each refusing to give in to the other's demands.

The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill -- just like now. But a lot has changed.

Sculptors gather for this four-day event to transform Siesta Key's sand into works of art. The 2025 festival is from Nov. 14-17.

The Florida Public Service Commission approved the rate increase Thursday for Florida Power & Light, the state's largest power company, over the strong objections of various groups.

NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson joins All Things Considered host Melissa Block to talk about Tuesday's Iowa caucuses.

Ukrainian met with US officials in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss a possible ceasefire, a day before Russia's representatives do the same

Starting Jan. 1, non-U.S. citizens will have to pay an additional $100 each to enter 11 of America's most popular National Parks.

President Trump and his national security team have made statements at odds with each other.

Scientists and leadership trainers says it's nearly impossible to train people out of their biases, but organizations can develop ways of mitigating the effects of it. Often, it involves teamwork.

The Trump administration's terror designation of Venezuela's leader is raising questions about whether the U.S. anti-drug trafficking campaign is really a bid for regime change.

Britain's prime minister is facing calls to resign for naming a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S. Police are also investigating if the king's brother passed trade secrets to Epstein.

Bad Bunny made history Sunday night at the Grammys, taking home the most coveted prize: album of the year.

Florida gained almost 23,000 jobs last month, the most of any state other than Texas.Figures released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows…

While the number of U.S. and Canadian tourists is growing, industry leaders say the slowing pace of Florida tourism is a major concern.The most recent…

The latest coronavirus numbers report from Florida health officials shows the state has added almost 8,000 new cases, and nearly 100 new deaths.

Monday’s data show the number of people being hospitalized in the state with a primary diagnosis of coronavirus was virtually unchanged from the day before.