Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.

The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Danish shore for two weeks.

Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, ...

Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.

MAVECURE, Colombia – It's barely sunup in the Amazon rainforest but the sound of howler monkeys, parrots and frogs serve as nature's alarm clock. Along with a couple of friends from the U.S., I'm in ...

Pope Leo released his first encyclical this week. He called it Magnifica Humanitas — or Magnificent Humanity. In it, he compares the swift, irresistible rise of Artificial Intelligence in our lives to ...

In April, Tonina Lamanna and another Gratis officer made unannounced visits to two Cincinnati elementary schools and one high school to conduct "wellness checks" for ICE on students believed to be ...

The volunteer-run effort aims to provide a safe place for unhoused people to sleep in their cars. It re-launches June 22, 2026 with new waitlist and check-in processes designed to make it more ...

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programm ...

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has once again had an arrest warrant issued against him, this time for failing to appear in person amid his ongoing divorce and child support case.

Covington will soon be testing out a new, on-demand system of reserved parking city officials hope will help drivers find a spot faster and ease up street parking. The Motor Vehicle Parking Authority, ...

The Akron Press Club will host state auditor candidate Frank LaRose at a luncheon Friday. LaRose is scheduled to speak at noon. Watch his remarks live below, or on Ideastream Public Media's YouTube ...