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The California State University system offers an early look at what happens when an administration commits to a technology that its own community isn't convinced will improve education.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Deborah Norville's big break came when she was a senior at the University of Georgia, working as a part-time reporter for a local news station in Atlanta. Norville's live TV interview with then-President Jimmy Carter set off her successful career.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with award-winning author Marlon James about his new book, The Disappearers, the story of a brutal attack on a group of gay men in Jamaica and its aftermath.

Inflation has cooled significantly recently, but you may still find yourself paying more at the grocery store. What gives? Here's a primer on what easing inflation actually means.

Florida officials are celebrating a big decline in state debt. Some Democratic lawmakers say the public should also consider what wasn't funded along the way.

Because of sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia is looking at its first foreign debt default since 1918. Moscow says it will take legal action if forced into default.

The recovery from the pandemic-induced recession can differ from state to state. We dig into the reasons behind the vast disparities in jobless rates in New Hampshire and neighboring Massachusetts.

The American Flood Coalition is hosting its first Florida Mayors Summit in Washington, D.C., Monday and Tuesday, where 19 current mayors, representing...

International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi said Iran's nuclear program is heavily damaged, "but the material will still be there and the enrichment capacities will be there."

One of the most celebrated voices of her generation talks about her new autobiography, Stand Up Straight and Sing! The opera star journeyed from the segregated South to a divided Berlin and beyond.

Evening Masterwork: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade Op. 35 for February 5, 2023

At a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday, a senior official at the Department of Veterans Affairs accused his agency of waste, fraud and mismanagement in the way it purchases medical care and supplies.

Mary Louise Kelly talks to Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who says massive aid is needed to avert a humanitarian crisis, following Hurricane Maria. He's worried Congress won't provide enough money to rebuild.

An activist is installing "period pantries" around Tampa so people in need can get free pads or tampons. This comes as Gov. DeSantis vetoed a budget item making menstrual products free in schools.

Flint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to encourage prenatal care.

The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said it has closed the case and decided against pursuing charges in last month's incident based on "the circumstances surrounding the confrontation."

The Florida Department of Health filed a notice last week that said the fines would begin on Sept. 16.

Discover five genre-bending albums newly released or reissued this autumn — from a zany Bollywood classic that channels cumbia to a reboot of music from a forgotten era in Asia Minor. And who knew a Yemeni jukebox could be so much fun?

The next name system is Ernesto and luckily for the continental U.S. it is turning northward and staying well away from Florida.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about July 5th Martyrs Day – a day to commemorate those who gave their lives in the pursuit of equality and civil rights.

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition started their trek in January at the tip of the Everglades, and they plan to end it next month at the Okeefenokee…

A new report by WalletHub measured how much people pay in property, income and sales tax in proportion to the amount of money they make.

Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse.

NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports.

Ken Lawson, the executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, stepped down Monday, a few months after he had been moved aside when the state’s unemployment system couldn't handle a flood of pandemic-related job losses.