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As morning dawns in Japan, the country begins to survey the damage after a series of major new year's day earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings.

The temperature is climbing, and so are people's utility bills. Rising electricity prices and hotter-than-usual weather could make it especially costly to stay cool this summer.

Government funding runs out at the end of the day on Saturday. House Republicans are trying to reframe the spending fight as a battle over the border, not a war within their own party.

World leaders will meet at the Munich Security Conference Friday to discuss the future of Europe's security.

President Trump's numbers are falling, as many Americans harbor concerns about the economy. His approval now stands at 36% — according to the latest NPR/ PBS News/Marist Poll — a new low.

By winning Sunday, the Spanish football federation has made history as the first to bring home successive World Cup championships on the men's and women's side in the history of the tournament.

On "The Bay Blend," learn about what the Big Boy Soap Hockey League is and how its birthplace is Tampa Bay.

The series announced its 2027 slate will start for the 17th time with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 5-7. The NASCAR Craftsman Trucks circuit will co-headline after making a 2026 debut.

The troubled Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will have their opening ceremony on Friday. We get a sneak preview of how the country will be showcasing its unique culture and heritage.

Many countries talk about wanting to boost manufacturing. Decades ago, Brazil did it. They lured international businesses to build a whole bunch of factories in the middle of the Amazon. So, with hindsight, was the plan a success? Planet Money goes to the Amazon to find out.

More people are learning to coexist with black bears, as their habitat shrinks and they have more offspring.

The end of "roadless rule" protections would open millions of acres of pristine forests to commercial use. Supporters say it will lead to better managed forests.

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.

Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year's contest due to Israel's participation.

A photographer and writer follow Ukrainian families whose lives have been upended by conflict since 2014. Their stories show an enduring will to live, even as war rages on around them.

We remember Carl Sigman, who died this past Tuesday at the age of 91. The versatile lyricist wrote: It's All In The Game, Enjoy Yourself, Ebb Tide, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and dozens of others.

NPR's David Welna reports the Senate has approved a federal budget with a tax cut that falls about $400 billion short of President Bush's $1.6 trillion tax cut plan.

Daniel speaks with NPR's Peter Kenyon about the House and Senate investigations of fundraising activities by the Democratic National Committee. Kenyon says that on the House side, more than 6 committees are competing with each other in overlapping investigations.

Daniel talks with Wendy Heller, spokesperson for the Red Cross. Ms. Heller is in Sutter California where she is helping with relief efforts for the 6 thousand evacuees from Yuba County where flood waters have already claimed 250 homes.

Commentator Amy Dickinson briefs astronaut Shannon Lucid on what has been happening on planet Earth during the 6 months Lucid has been in orbit.

Commentator Joe Mackall talks about how the Old Order Amish celebrate Christmas. For them, the holiday falls on January 6th, and is a day of fasting and rest.

Phil Gunson reports from Caracas, Venezuela on the plane crash yesterday that killed 24 people, including 6 Americans.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the political maneuvering between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the president's $1.6 billion tax cut proposal.

There are now 257 wild Mexican gray wolves, a 6% increase from last year.

A portion of Interstate 175 and 6th Street South was closed in St. Petersburg on Monday afternoon after a large truck struck the I-175 pass.The collision…