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Deadly and costly storms hit California again

Californians are once again on high alert amid a string of severe rainstorms. At least 19 people have died across the state and the damages are likely to hit hundreds of millions of dollars.

Supreme Court Choices You Haven't Heard Of

The political classes are getting itchy this weekend in anticipation of a Supreme Court nomination from President Obama this week or next. White House officials are gleefully telling reporters the president's list includes people not generally mentioned in the press, so what are some of the names that have gotten little or no attention?

Creator Of Gigantic Portraits, Painter Chuck Close, Dies At 81

Chuck Close was known for his giant photorealist portraits of friends and colleagues in the art world. Late in life, Close faced accusations of sexual harassment.

U.S.-German Deal Will Lead To The Completion Of Russian Gas Pipeline

The U.S. and Germany have reached an agreement that will allow a controversial Russian natural gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2, to be completed, without incurring American sanctions.

Dr. Charles Drew, pictured in a lab at Howard University, was known as the father of blood banking for pioneering the way we store and transport blood today.

Remembering The Father Of Blood Banking, A Black Doctor Who Took A Stand

At StoryCorps, Charlene Jarvis spoke with her son Ernest about the legacy of her father, Charles Drew, a doctor who developed a way to get life-saving blood plasma to soldiers during World War II.

FILE - State Rep. Fentrice Driskell speaks as Democratic lawmakers and invited speakers hold a press conference to oppose a special legislative session targeting vaccine mandates, on Nov. 15, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Driskell, the incoming House Democratic Leader, said the past few years were "defined by the governor's ambition and his willingness to stoop to any low to help energize and motivate his base no matter who he hurt." "For the next few years I think we can expect more of the same for him, and he might even turn it up a notch," Driskell said. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Florida Democrats prepare for fights on abortion, anti-wokeness and gun control

Florida Democrats are gearing up for a fight this session on issues including abortion access, anti-wokeness and gun control.

Under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, pictured, the state is enacting a handful of controversial education measures that are attracting national attention.

High schoolers threaten to sue DeSantis over ban of African American studies course

Attorney Ben Crump announced a potential lawsuit against the Florida governor after the state rejected a new Advanced Placement course, which the College Board now says it will revise.

"It's not all just about anger and aggression," Zulu's Anaiah Lei (far left) says, "I'm kind of tired of being expected to express that when I want to express love."

Zulu's soul-sampling powerviolence shifts the pit toward love

Meaty riffs, disembodied screams and... Curtis Mayfield? Anaiah Lei carefully curates samples to acknowledge past freedom fighters and provide windows of hope.

Educators speak on the importance of the new AP African-American studies course

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with three educators who are currently teaching the new AP course on African-American studies.

Florida's new laws may change how classrooms teach history like the Rosewood massacre

January marked 100 years since racist violence destroyed Rosewood. Now, would discussing it run afoul of new laws limiting how race, history, gender and sexuality are taught in Florida classrooms?

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