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Congressional Democrats have included some of their longtime legislative priorities in the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. Republicans accuse it of being an expensive liberal wish list; Democrats say they want a New Deal for the present era.

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

On top of the small business loans and money for health care included in previous bills, the latest round of relief includes longtime Democratic priorities for lifting people out of poverty.

Celebrating 50 years of 'Diet for a Small Planet' with Frances Moore Lappé and daughter Anna Lappé

"Diet for a Small Planet" promotes a plant-centric approach to eating as being more beneficial for personal and global health.

Cuban-born saxophonist and composer, PAQUITO D'RIVERA

2: Cuban-born saxophonist and composer, PAQUITO D'RIVERA. D'RIVERA defected to the United States in 1980 during a concert tour. Like his mentor, Dizzy Gillespie, D'RIVERA is a tireless performer and purveyor of Latin jazz. His "REUNION" album (Messidor), recorded with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval was called a "high speed tour of the Pan-American musical map." For his newest record D'RIVERA gathered 23 of the top Cuban musicians from around the world: "Pasquito D'Rivera Presents 40 Years of Cuban Jam Session"

Casey Kasem accepts a Radio Icon award during the Radio Music Awards in 2003.

Casey Kasem, Legendary Radio DJ, Dies

Kasem was the host of the American Top 40 countdown and was known for voicing cartoon characters like Shaggy on Scooby-Doo.

No. 22 seed ends Rafael Nadal's 22-match Grand Slam streak at the U.S. Open

American Frances Tiafoe, 24, has reached the quarterfinals for the first time. Of the eight men left at the U.S Open, six are ranked outside of the top 10.

American Indicators check-in: A machine company faces supply chain disruptions

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lisa Winton, owner of Winton Machine Company, about the supply chain issues making it difficult for her to complete machinery to deliver to her clients.

A bus carrying deportees arrives at El Edén center in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The center receives Hondurans bused home after being intercepted in Mexico on their trek to the U.S. Mexico stepped up its deportation efforts after a wave of Central American migrants traveled through Mexico and reached the U.S. last year.

For Many Central American Migrants, U.S. Border Is Now Beyond Reach

The wave of migrants trying to reach the U.S. hasn't stopped, but in a major change, Mexico is rounding them up and sending them home before they reach the U.S. border.

How 3 Muslim sisters helped change the rules of American women's wrestling

Jamilah, Zaynah and Latifah McBryde grew up wrestling one another in Buffalo, N.Y. Coaches recognized their talent, but they couldn't wear the required wrestling singlet due to their faith.

U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, who represents Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, stands at a podium on a stage delivering remarks during a ceremonial swearing-in event for Akron Mayor Shammas Malik at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

Sykes wins Ohio's 13th Congressional District race

Sykes defeated Coughlin with just over 51% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Ohio Secretary of State's office.

UC researcher Vesna Novak, who is transfeminine, says, "Either we're going to start development (off the app) or we're going to partner with somebody to add the bare app."

Transgender and gender diverse people can struggle to sound like themselves. An app aims to help

Some people don't sound like they want to, and others want to adjust their voice in certain situations. UC researcher Vesna Novak is collaborating with the trans community to find out what a voice training app should include.

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