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Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America head Matt Priest tells NPR's Scott Simon about his industry's reaction to the trade war with China.

An 18th century Baroque Palace on the edge of Berlin is home to one of Germany's many Christmas markets. There are a variety of food stalls — not to mention a special kind of Ukrainian schnapps.

A 22-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with a shooting at a busy mall in the state's capital city that left 14 people injured.

In this episode of Florida Matters, we talk about how to decipher the truth in the midst of all the misinformation. Also, how AI political-generated content impacts real life and perpetuates conspiracy theories. We also give the latest on hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would gradually boost the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by the year 2025.

Temperatures along the I-10 corridor fall into the 30s by Wednesday morning, leading to the potential for frost development.

Although Biden has signed legislation and taken executive actions intended to curb climate change, he has not signed a formal emergency declaration. It's prompted many environmental groups to take that step.

A few years ago, Bon Jovi stopped performing due to a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight highlights his surgery and return to stage. Originally broadcast April 24, 2024.

Her new memoir "The Longest Race" tells the story of her evolution as a runner and as the whistleblower who eventually testified formally about doping in the Oregon Project — as she stayed clean — and about the abuse coach Alberto Salazar still denies.

Hillsborough County Libraries are providing assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Irma. That aid includes help applying for FEMA assistance or…

The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with vocalist Eric Burton and guitarist Adrian Quesada from the Texas soul-rock band Black Pumas.

Researchers have found a link between the FOXP4 gene and the occurrence of what's known as long COVID. The finding could lead to a better understanding of a condition that affects millions.

The last installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy opens in theaters next week, and the three films could eventually earn $3 billion in worldwide ticket sales. But the project almost never happened -- Kim Masters reports on New Line Cinema's $400-million gamble on director Peter Jackson's sweeping vision.

The best-of-seven series begins on Sunday at 5:45 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena. Game 2 will be Tuesday night before the teams switch to Montreal for Games 3 and 4.

Doctors are experimenting with direct primary care, a lower-cost version of cash-only concierge care. Patients pay a flat monthly fee for primary care, including email and phone contact.

Caroline Kennedy has compiled a new collection of poems for youngsters. The Book My Favorite Poetry for Children includes many of the poems Kennedy's parents read to her.

Two workers were members of the Maryland immigrant advocacy group CASA.

The bills would require owners to document employees' status through the federal E-Verify program. Construction, agriculture and landscaping would be impacted the most, economic forecasters say.

Each year, more than 600,000 people visit Martin Luther King Jr.'s boyhood home in Atlanta. NPR's Fred Child goes on a special tour of the house to learn more about the role that music played in King's young life.

From the Hollywood sign to Monopoly to the printed T-shirt, NPR kicks off a year-long series looking at the roots of those and other American icons.

CEO Ken Babby will lead the fourth gathering to present the Rays' vision for the ballpark and hear what attendees think about it. The session begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Press Box in South Tampa.

The protagonist of Naomi Hirahara's novels isn't a seasoned police detective or a private investigator — he's a gruff, 72-year-old gardener who lives in the hills above Pasadena, Calif. The Mas Arai character was inspired by Hirahara's father and guides readers into the hidden corners of L.A.'s Japanese-American communities.

Nearly 60 people in the Bogle family have been incarcerated. In a new book, journalist Fox Butterfield chronicles the Bogles' history to show how crime runs in families — and disentangle it from race.

NPR spoke to veterans ahead of the Saturday holiday who say the violence in the region has stirred up unpleasant memories of their own time in the service.