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Trump commands the spotlight once again as he ditches a Fox News debate. The other cable news networks — which don't have broadcasting rights to the debate — will probably air the Trump event instead.

Voting could soon look different in North Carolina, thanks to a sweeping elections bill filed by state Republican lawmakers that would impact things like how absentee mail ballots are verified and accepted. Will the impact fall as heavily on Black and Democratic voters as media reports and Democrats have said?

It might be possible one day to hail a driverless taxi in Charlotte; an automated cab company tested its vehicles in the city last week. Advocates of the new technology point to improved safety and quicker trips. But a new study from NC State University finds automated vehicles can actually slow down traffic. Ali Hajbabaie, the author of this study, joined us on Morning Edition.

The "most known unknown" rap city found its voice by embracing the dark and light sides of its history equally: the horror stories and church hymns, the field hollers and Stax stacks.

Hawaii's siren system is considered the largest in the world. But they weren't activated ahead of the Maui fires. Experts say the alert could have helped residents have more time to prepare.

With Herb Alpert, Moss presided over one of the industry's most successful independent labels with hits by the Carpenters, the Police, Janet Jackson, Carole King, Janet Jackson and hundreds of others.

More than 550 items from the late Greg Jein are heading to auction, from Nichelle Nichols' iconic knee-high boots and red tunic as Lt. Uhura to a hairpiece for William Shatner's Captain Kirk.

President Bush signed a $700 billion financial bailout package Friday, shortly after the U.S. House passed the rescue measure. The action paved the way for the government to start buying up troubled assets from financial institutions caught on the wrong side of record home foreclosures.

Legendary television news anchor Walter Cronkite died Friday night at the age of 92. Cronkite was the face of CBS from 1962 to 1981. He's being remembered as the "father of television news," as well as the "most trusted man in America."

The bill proposes big changes to state and federal Medicaid programs and tax advantages for people who can afford to save up for health care costs.

Could one of these songs be the next "Old Town Road"?

John B. Chambers led the team at ratings agency S&p that decided to downgrade the country's AAA rating in 2011. It was a big decision, and it took a personal toll — but he has no regrets.

The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, who was in Michigan instead of attending.

A government shutdown is looming but not every federal office will close completely. Some critical services will continue as employees work without pay.

Critic David Bianculli remembers watching the original news coverage of Kennedy's assassination — four days of unprecedented television — when he was 10 years old.

Women have long been part of the horror genre — but, usually, they end up being the victims. What happens when the script is flipped and women become the antagonists in horror?

President Trump's proposal would keep legal immigration levels the same but dramatically change who would be let in. It does not address the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.

Charlotte has hundreds of nonprofits working to help people in tough circumstances improve their lives. That work can be transformative, but it’s powered by the same mundane business practices and systems that keep any organization running. That’s where Apparo comes in.

The suspect remains at large more than 24 hours after the deadliest mass shooting of 2023. A statewide manhunt led officers to Robert Card's home in Bowdoin, Maine, but there's still no sign of him.

Enjoy the spring bloom, get outside, listen to a new podcast! The NPR One team has gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.