Politics & Government

Lawmakers, teachers, school board members and parents gather for a town hall meeting on new Florida curriculum standards for Black history on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

A lot is happening in Florida education. These are some of the changes kids will see

8:39pm August 14, 2023

by Ayana Archie

The Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.

Niger coup leaders charge deposed president for treason, deepening worry for region

6:22pm August 14, 2023

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with researcher Andrew Lebovich about the aftermath of the coup in Niger, where leaders of the military say they will prosecute the country's deposed president for treason.

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Cooling down in the heat puts extra financial strain on already struggling Americans

6:22pm August 14, 2023

The heat in the U.S. this summer has broken records, and this kind of summer might be the new normal. So what can the government do to help support those who can't afford to cool their homes?

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Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda on relief needed for Maui fire destruction

5:02pm August 14, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jill Tokuda, who represents Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives about the search and rescue efforts continue in Maui after wildfires.

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High Point commission adopts Reparations and Reconciliation report

3:24pm August 14, 2023

by DJ Simmons

The One High Point Commission has adopted a document for addressing the past racial discrimination in the city.

A map of a GOP proposal to redraw Alabama's congressional districts is displayed at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., during a special session in July.

Politics & Government

Alabama lost a voting rights case at the Supreme Court. It's still trying to win

7:29am August 14, 2023

by Hansi Lo Wang

Alabama is under a federal court order to draw a new congressional map with two districts where Black voters have a chance to elect their preferred candidate. But its GOP-led legislature refused.

Morning news brief

6:52am August 14, 2023

Recovery continues in Maui after America's deadliest fire in more than 100 years. Georgia prosecutors gear up for Trump election interference case. A federal court hears Alabama redistricting case.

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Adm. Franchetti, first woman nominated to run the Navy, held up over abortion protest

5:20am August 14, 2023

by Steve Walsh

Admiral Lisa Franchetti is set to become the first woman to head the Navy. Her confirmation is being held up by one Republican senator as part of a protest over abortion policy within the military.

Deadline to force referendum on Atlanta's controversial police training center nears

5:20am August 14, 2023

by Chamian Cruz

Opponents of a controversial public safety training center outside of Atlanta are hoping to force a vote on whether the city should proceed with the facility.

Politics & Government

Will Trump's court appearances interfere with his campaign plans for 2024?

9:39am August 13, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

Former Pres. Donald Trump faces the prospect of multiple trials as he campaigns for office. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former federal prosecutor Daniel Richman whether Trump needs to attend them.

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