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On June 1, 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN at a converted Jewish country club in Atlanta.

'A trailblazer, a rabble-rouser, a do-gooder': CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.

Democrats keep state Senate majority, proposals face mixed results in May 5 election

Democrats held onto their majority in the Michigan Senate during a special election Tuesday, winning back a seat that’s been vacant since January 2025.

Rubio says U.S. combat operations in Iran are over as focus shifts to negotiations

The Trump administration is in a new full-court press to message optimism on the unpopular war in Iran.

Former U.S. special representative for Iran on Trump pausing 'Project Freedom'

NPR's A Martínez asks former U.S. special representative for Iran Robert Malley about President Trump's about-face on a brief American effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fighting in southern Lebanon continues despite Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire

As the ceasefire with Iran comes under strain in the Gulf, the ceasefire in southern Lebanon is also fraying.

A gas pump stands at a station in Manhattan on April 21 in New York City. Most Americans say that high gas prices are straining their household budget, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.

Do you say 'wash' or 'warsh?' Here's where the pronunciation comes from

Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.

Lee Collins waits for his flight back to Atlanta from Washington, D.C., on April 28. He is considering fewer flights to visit his family this year due to higher airfares.

A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home

Travel advisers are seeing Americans picking cheaper domestic travel destinations over Europe.

Legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw talks about her new book, 'Backtalker'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with legal theorist Kimberlé Crenshaw about her new memoir "Backtalker."

Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sports.

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