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When the U.S. role in the 1973 coup in Chile became known, activists took action. So did U.S. lawmakers. This is what happened after the U.S. helped topple a Marxist and aided a right-wing dictator.

As the Donald Trump trials continue, the list of key witnesses are growing. From his former lawyer Michael Cohen in New York, to several more taking plea deals in Georgia.

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its second month, the U.N. says more than 3.7 million people have fled to neighboring countries and another 6.4 million have been displaced within the country.

From virtuoso players and visionary composers to charismatic bandleaders and golden-eared producers, explore the musical voices who left us this year.

It's a grueling and risky life for these miners, known as zama zamas, an isiZulu phrase translating loosely as "those who take a chance." Says one: "Bit by bit it's killing something inside me."

Former President Donald Trump closed the Republican National Convention by accepting the presidential nomination and offering a speech that began somber and turned combative.

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn kicks off his quest Wednesday night to create a master plan for turning downtown into a vibrant, bustling place where people want…

Scientists and politicians in Florida are highlighting climate change ahead of the Democratic presidential debates in Miami this week.Tampa Rep. Kathy…

Floridians who rely on Internet giant Amazon.com will have to soon start paying taxes on their online purchases.A spokesman for the Seattle-based company…

St. Petersburg again is facing problems over its ability to treat sewage during big storms.The city violated its permit to pump treated wastewater into…

Energy companies in Florida have begun preparations to assist with an emergency response as millions could lose power during Hurricane Dorian.According to…

Florida’s agriculture industry suffered nearly $1.49 billion in damages from Hurricane Michael, with timber growers the hardest hit, the state...

This was attributed in part to the state’s waiving of testing requirements.

The owner of Swett, S.D. — population 2 — put the whole town on the market last week. By "whole" we mean 6 acres, including a bar, a workshop, three trailers and a single house.

Stacie Fang, 54, died at the hospital from blunt force injuries due to the building collapse, the medical examiner's office told NPR. At least four people died due to the collapse.

NPR's Joe Palca reports that the Comet Hyakutake is expected this week to be visible with the naked eye. The comet, which was discovered in late January, will pass unusually close to the Earth, hopefully making it unusually bright and therefore easy to see.(3:15) -b- 5. POSTCARD FROM CHICAGO -- An audio postcard from Rick Karr. He knows it's spring, becasue the road repair cres have emerged from hibernation are are tearing-up the streets of Chicago. (2:00) Funder 0:29 XPromo 0:29 CUTAWAY 1B 0:29 RETURN1 0:29 NEWS 2:59 NEWS 1:59 THEME MUSIC 0:29 1C 6. SECURITY, CHINA AND TAIWAN -- In the first of an occassional series on security issues in Asia, NPR's Julie McCarthy reports that the tensions in the Taiwan Strait raise concerns in the US and much of Asia. China's wargames just miles from Taiwan suggest to some a new militarism, and further tip the balance of US sentiment away from China and toward the tiny island that has emerged from dictatorship to democracy.

COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months after recovery, commonly known as 'post-COVID syndrome.' NPR's Consider This podcast would like to hear your questions about living with long COVID.

Companies from Mondelēz to McDonald's are raising prices to offset higher costs for transportation and because of labor and other problems along the supply chain.

The Braves needed six games to put away the Astros, and are now celebrating their first championship since 1995. Atlanta's Jorge Soler was named the series Most Valuable Player.

The House voted 80-31 to approve the measure. The Senate also took up the bill and could pass it as soon as Monday.

The recall covers lots of two Suave 24-Hour Protection aerosol antiperspirants with expiration dates through September 2023. It's the latest recall of consumer products linked to the carcinogen.

27-year-old Christian Matthew Manley from Fort Walton Beach was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in the District of Columbia, according to court records.

The project includes a new YMCA, hotel, multi-family housing, and retail space.

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of spending another $61 million on maintenance of Tampa’s Amalie Arena.Commissioner Stacy White was…

Yes, it was only a game. And with just one miss from freshman point guard Anthony Collins, it could have easily gone the other way.But it was hard not to…