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The Republican congressman spoke with BPR this week about negotiations over reopening the federal government, Hurricane Helene recovery and more.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but is restricting them to people at high risk for COVID complications.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Vinay Kwatra, Indian ambassador to the U.S., about the violent conflict between India and Pakistan.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been using American contractors to distribute boxes of food in four sites in Gaza. Since they began operations over a month ago, the Gaza Health Ministry has reported hundreds of Palestinians have been shot and killed while seeking this aid.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East is sending tsunami waves to Hawaii, Alaska, California and Oregon. More countries, like Peru and Chile, are bracing for impact.

Haywood County offered many more services in Spanish for its Latino community during Helene than it had in past emergencies. The community’s experience demonstrates the challenges counties have in meeting the needs of all their constituents.

In a matter of a few months, the district's shortfall ballooned, the state got involved and both the Chief Financial Officer and superintendent retired. The turmoil has caused anxiety and distrust in the community, leaving many wanting answers.

Low mortgage rates from the COVID era might still be attainable for homebuyers, if they find the right house and have the cash.

If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving.

The threat of immobilizing snowfalls, icy roads and possible power outages remains high in a large swath of the South.