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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about grant funds the administration is making available for HBCUs that have recently experienced a bomb threat.

Florida’s tourism industry is on pace to surpass 2019 pre-pandemic numbers, with spring break set to break records in the greater Tampa Bay region.

The changes are part of updated guidelines designed to improve safety and security on TikTok. It will also pull content that promotes disordered eating and restrict content related to dangerous acts.

A check-in with what's trending on YouTube reveals interest in Korean pop, politics and science.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A White House official declined to lay out the specifics of any potential U.S. response, but said that Biden was "detailed" and "direct" with the Chinese leader.

Scotland is famous for its whisky, of course, but there's another brew the locals crave. IRN BRU, an achingly sweet orange soda, outsells all rivals -- even the ubiquitous Coca-Cola. NPR's Susan Stone reports.

Watch the Chicago-based ensemble conjure otherworldly sounds from steel pipes, tuned cowbells and a bowl that sings.

Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho is a household name in most parts of the world. His new novel, Eleven Minutes, was a global best seller last year -- everywhere but the United States. Now Coelho is setting his sights on the American literary market, which remains stubbornly indifferent to foreign best sellers. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.

Individual health insurance policies rarely cover expenses related to maternity care without the purchase of an expensive rider. Add in other charges and having a baby can be a very expensive proposition, even with insurance.

Stock and bond markets reacted positively to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks on the economy Wednesday morning. Bernanke was on Capitol Hill delivering the Fed's twice yearly update on the economy and Fed policy before the House Financial Services Committee.

What's fair? And why is it so hard to simplify the tax code?

A new survey in Japan shows that most Japanese would prefer rather not to live to the age of 100 or beyond.

Most people at risk of home foreclosure aren't getting any kind of help, according to a group of state prosecutors and banking regulators. The mortgage industry has pledged to work with homeowners falling behind on their payments, but often borrowers and lenders never connect.

NPR's corporate board has forced out its chief executive, Ken Stern. He joined NPR in 1999, but was only CEO for a little more than a year.

Investment brokerage firm Merrill Lynch is looking for a new CEO after ousting Stan O'Neal. Speculation is focusing on Laurence Fink, the CEO of Blackrock, which provides global investment management services, and Robert McCann, who heads Merrill's brokerage division.

A restaurant firm is helping museums, schools and corporations reduce their carbon footprints through its lunch menu. With Bing cherries replacing pepperoni, will employees stick to the low-carb diet?

St. Petersburg city council members Thursday voted 7-1 to approve an artist agreement with sculptor Janet Echelman.Her floating net sculpture will now be…

Everglades advocates are telling Congress to get moving on a major restoration project needed to help prevent future algae blooms like the ones...

Being a journalist isn’t glamorous. For some, it’s incredibly dangerous.Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian understands this well, and it’s why he’s…

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist was in Largo on Wednesday to introduce legislation that would protect federal employees who use medical marijuana in states...

A bill that would have allowed parents to replace the leadership at failing schools has failed on a 20-20 vote in the Florida Senate.It's the latest in a…

The bald eagle population is increasing in Florida, which continues to be one of the top spots in the lower 48 states for bald eagles to nest and raise…

When the 164 members of this year’s University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine graduating class donned their caps and gowns last…

Anthony Scaramucci's departure comes just 10 days after being named for the position. The move comes just hours into John Kelly's tenure as chief of staff.