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Graduates of Spelman College during commencement ceremonies on May 19, 2002.

Spelman College Quietly Eliminates One Of The Country's Few Jazz Programs For Women

The selective, historically black women's college in Atlanta has cut the college's once-esteemed jazz program, a rarity within the traditionally male-dominated genre.

Former Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa resigned on Tuesday. In charges last filed last week, federal prosecutors said he "willfully" failed to file tax returns for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Baltimore's Top Cop Resigns Days After Being Charged With Not Filing Tax Returns

Darryl De Sousa had only been in the job of commissioner for a few months. Federal prosecutors say he failed to file for the tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015.

This document was given to Judith Mandela, a 12-year veteran teacher in Gadsden County Schools and its Teacher of the Year, as notice that her contract isn't being renewed.

Gadsden Teachers Union President Says Principal Axed Contracts Without Following Evaluation Process

The president of Gadsden County’s teachers union is taking issue with one district school’s practice of booting new and veteran teachers. He says even...

Gov. Rick Scott (center) with House Speaker Richard Corcoran (left) and Senate President Joe Negron (right)

Rick Scott Wants Term Limits For Congress. Does He Have A Chance, And What Would They Fix?

When Governor Rick Scott rolled out the first television ad in his campaign for U.S. Senate in April, it centered entirely on his desire to bring 12...

A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter takes off during annual exercises with South Korea at a U.S. air base in Gunsan, South Korea, in April. North Korea implied the summit with President Trump could be canceled because of the exercises.

North Korea Summit With Trump In Doubt Because Of Military Exercises

North Korea canceled a meeting with South Korea and said the U.S. should think about the fate of the summit "in light of this provocative military ruckus." The U.S. said summit planning continues.

A billboard above a gas station reads "Feel The Burn," a play on 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' campaign slogan, "Feel The Bern." It's actually promoting tests for sexually transmitted diseases.

California STDs Raging At All Time Highs For Third Year In A Row

In addition to the record rise in cases of sexually transmitted diseases, the state has seen a spike in the number of stillbirths caused by syphilis.

Gina Haspel, the nominee to be CIA director, testifies at a Senate intelligence committee hearing on May 9. Haspel now appears to have enough Senate support to win confirmation.

Gina Haspel: CIA Should Not Have Carried Out 'Enhanced Interrogation'

The nominee to be CIA director makes her remarks in a letter that brings immediate support from three Democractic senators. She now appears to have sufficient backing to win Senate confirmation.

Wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanan in Elephant and Me

Return to the wild

7pm ELEPHANT FAMILY & ME - Documentary - Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of a herd of elephants in the wilds of Kenya to film this uniquely...

Nicotine, heavy metals and tiny particles that can harm the lungs have been found in e-cigarette aerosol, according to the <a href="https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/knowtherisks.html#aerosol-exposure">surgeon general</a>.

June Ballot Measure Would Ban All Flavored Tobacco Products In San Francisco

City supervisors tried to ban menthol cigarettes and vape flavors in 2017, but tobacco purveyors funded a drive to put the measure to voters instead. Now dueling ads vie for hearts and minds.

What's Playing At Cannes

Movie reviewer Kenneth Turan talks with NPR's David Greene about the newest movie in the Star Wars franchise and other noteworthy films coming out of this year's Cannes festival.

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