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.
Religious groups came together in Oregon to get gun control on the next ballot
An interfaith group in Oregon has been working for years advocating for gun control in that state. Recent shootings have galvanized support among voters for their latest efforts.
On-demand shuttles are replacing buses in some areas
Officials in a North Carolina town say replacing public buses with on-demand shuttles has helped residents. As the model catches on elsewhere, critics warn it could increase traffic congestion.
India just unveiled a giant statue of its national emblem. Some think it's too much
Too large? Too aggressive? The lions in a new, giant bronze sculpture of India's national emblem are prompting both praise and criticism. The statue was unveiled this week in New Delhi.
Former Minister of Women's Affairs outlines the historical changes in Afghanistan
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sima Samar, Afghanistan's former Minister of Women's Affairs. She's among the voices featured in a four-part PBS documentary, "Afghanistan: The Wounded Land,"
Exit polls suggest victory for Japan's ruling party in parliamentary election
The ruling party in Japan, to which the slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also belonged, is expected to dominate legislative elections there today.
Gay health centers respond to monkeypox outbreak
Ayesha Rascoe asks Gay Men's Health Crisis Vice President Jason Cianciotto about monkeypox, which is generally spread by direct, close contact with an infected individual.
Pasco Country, Fl., is under quarantine ... from the world's most damaging snails
Giant African land snails have once more invaded Florida. They're big and hungry — at least compared to other snails. So Pasco County, north of Tampa, is undertaking measures to control their spread.
The villainous King Richard III will be played by a woman in Shakespeare in the Park
Casting a female actor in the lead role of "Richard III" is just one twist New York's Shakespeare in the Park has given the classic this summer.
Oil price fluctuation can hurt or help in Texas, depending on who you are
Oil prices have fallen from their peak earlier this year, but they are still high enough to inflict pain on car owners and to bring big profits to oil producers.
Sri Lankan president and prime minister agree to step down amidst angry protests
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Menaka Indrakumar, a reporter based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, about the mass protests that prompted the prime minister and president to agree to step down.