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The beach town is known for its quaint, colorful shops and homes. Many people are embracing the reputation and creating art from the hurricane debris that still litters the island.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Curtis Chan, Deputy Health Officer for San Mateo County, CA about the county's decision NOT to issue a stay-at-home order, as neighboring counties have.

Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr says Trump's actions amounted to "flipping the bird at the government" provoking a federal indictment on his own.

Kimberly Mata-Rubio's daughter Lexi was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now, as she runs for mayor, some residents see her as a painful reminder of a tragedy they're trying to move on from.

A rainy winter has brought an early spring to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California. Wildflowers are in bloom. How can seeds survive years of drought and then put on such a display?

Also: The local prosecutor reportedly may seek the death penalty against Ariel Castro, and also might file charges for every day of kidnapping and every act of sexual violence, among other offenses.

The vote count to unionize at Amazon's warehouse in Bessemer, Ala., has begun. The effort has attracted support from celebrities and politicians, but warehouse workers are scarce at pro-union rallies.

Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.

Written in the thick of WWII, Aaron Copland's piece seems to have hope woven between its notes. Mandalit del Barco asks why so many who hear it, from presidents to prog rockers, are still so moved.

Musician Jeremiah Lockwood hopes to introduce the world to a new music scene bubbling in Brooklyn.

Millions of Americans went back to work last month as the economy re-opened. But the job gains could be jeopardized by a new surge in coronavirus infections.

When female athletes saw the workout room NCAA provided for the basketball tournament bubble - and compared it to the men's - they cried foul. NCAA officials belatedly acknowledge they blew it.

While Secretary Rice and other diplomats pushed forward with their draft U.N. resolution for a cease-fire, fighting was particularly fierce on both sides of the border. Israeli bombs killed at least 19 people in Lebanon. And Hezbollah fired its deadliest barrage of rockets yet at Israeli targets, claiming 15 lives. NPR's Eric Westervelt joins us from northern Israel.

With subsidies that help people pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution.

If elected president, the South Bend., Ind., mayor says he will prioritize building more trust between law enforcement and marginalized communities across the country.

You don't need to have liquid nitrogen at your next cocktail party — but it's certainly a sure-fire way to impress your guests. Expert mixologist Dave Arnold walks you through it.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," you’ll learn about The Chitlin Circuit, how it shaped the sound of jazz, blues, and rock, and how it paved the way for the music industry we see today.

North Carolina has become one of the most hotly contested battleground states in presidential elections. One of the reasons is that the state's population is growing and becoming more diverse.

Actor Tom Hanks wrote an essay calling for more widespread teaching of Black American history, leading to NPR's Eric Deggans' response: Tom Hanks Is A Non-Racist. It's Time For Him To Be Anti-Racist.

African musicians have recorded a fund-raising song to help fight Ebola. They say it truly reflects what's happening in their homeland — unlike the Brit pop Ebola song "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Fiona Hill, President Trump's former Russia adviser on the National Security Council, about the implications of the massive cyberattack on the U.S. government.

NPR speaks with a student from Myanmar who fears his plans to attend graduate school in the U.S. could be derailed by the administration's newest travel ban.

The Tampa Bay area is becoming a hub for craft beer both statewide and nationally, with the highest density of breweries in Florida.This week on Florida…

This week on Florida Matters we talk to weather experts and hear stories about how communities across the state are preparing for the 2018 hurricane…

Besides its beautiful beaches, the Tampa Bay area boasts a rich collection of art museums -- and it's growing. This week on Florida Matters we feature…