Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Politics Chat: Trump And Biden Reach Final Stretch Of Their Presidential Campaigns
It's nine days until Election Day, and a historic number of Americans have already voted. More will do so in the coming days.
How The Justice Department Has Changed Under Trump's Presidency
William Barr has served as attorney general under two very different presidents. What does his current service say about the effect Donald Trump has had on the Department of Justice?
Newport, Kentucky Mural Honoring Slave Owner And City Founder Sparks Intense Debate
Newport, Ky., is putting up murals to honor the city's 225th anniversary. One depicts city founder Gen. James Taylor, who was a slave owner. Residents are wrestling with what to do about the artwork.
At Least 24 Dead In Suicide Attack In Afghan Capital
A suicide bombing outside an education center in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 24 people and wounded scores more.
What We Know About COVID-19 Long Haulers
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Aluko Hope, co-director of the COVID-19 Recovery Clinic at Montefiore Health Systems in New York, about virus long-haulers, who experience months of symptoms.
Missouri Faces Redistricting System Showdown In Upcoming Election
A first of its kind in the nation redistricting system is being second guessed on this year's ballot in Missouri.
Author Sarah Smarsh Discusses Her New Book On 'The Great Unifier:' Dolly Parton
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Sarah Smarsh about her new book on an enduring country star, Dolly Parton, titled She Come By it Natural: Dolly Parton and the Women Who Lived Her Songs.
U.K. COVID-19 Restrictions Tighten As Europe Sees Spike In Cases
As coronavirus infections spike in Europe, the U.K., which has the highest death toll among European countries, is imposing new restrictions in an effort to avoid a nationwide lockdown.
Leyla McCalla Rereleases 'Vari-Colored Songs'
Leyla McCalla released her first solo album, Vari-Colored Songs: A Tribute to Langston Hughes, in 2014. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks her about its re-release and the new song included on it.