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People walk into a polling location at the Elections and Voter Registration Office in Cumming, Ga.

How Biden changed his tune on inflation as prices soared and the midterms loomed

At first, the White House said inflation would be a temporary issue. But it quickly became the top economic priority — and major source of midterm political pain — for President Biden.

Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts after losing to Emma Navarro, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 1, in New York. 2024.

Coco Gauff loses at the U.S. Open to Emma Navarro, ending her title defense

Coco Gauff's loss in the U.S. Open's fourth round follows a third-round loss by defending men's champion Novak Djokovic, and was the latest in a series of early exits for Gauff in recent weeks.

Like a Phish concert but with more grievance, this is what it's like at a Trump rally

Many Americans won't experience a rally for former President Donald Trump in person, instead witnessing these events through viral clips. But for the faithful, a Trump rally is so much more than that.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has close ties to the evangelical movement, including some fringe elements.

Speaker Johnson's close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringe

The Louisiana Republican has deep ties to evangelical leaders, including pastors who hold anti-democratic views and helped fuel the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a battle for God to save America.

The State Judicial Building in Montgomery, Ala., is seen in 2003. The state's top court ruled against the parental rights of a lesbian who adopted her partner's children in Georgia, and she's appealing that ruling to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Is Asked To Take Messy Interstate Case On Same-Sex Adoption

The woman adopted her longtime partner's kids while living in Georgia, but she moved to Alabama when they split. The top court in that state refused to recognize her parental rights.

The Duffer brothers collaborate on the set of <em>Stranger Things 2.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Helping LA Gang Members; 'Stranger Things 2' Creators

Father Greg Boyle works with gang members and young people transitioning out of prison. Ken Tucker reviews Taylor Swift's Reputation. Ross and Matt Duffer discuss the new season of their series.

Orlando was judged Florida's healthiest city.

Survey: Florida Lags In Healthiest Cities

Florida cities have some perks when it comes to healthy living, but overall they don’t make the cut when it comes to a newly published list of...

At its peak in 2008, 39% of Florida's high school graduates qualified for a scholarship. That number dropped to 20% during the 2015-16 school year

Negron Eyes Bright Futures As Key To Senate's Ed Plan

Florida's incoming Senate President Joe Negron is laying the groundwork to revamp the state's Bright Futures scholarships program, which is funded by...

Civil Rights Pioneer John Doar Dies At 92

John Doar, a former top Justice Department attorney who fought to desegregate the South during the Civil Rights movement, died on Tuesday. He was 92.

4 Skiers Dead In Utah Avalanche

The Saturday avalanche was one of the most deadly in the state's history. Forecasters had warned of dangerous avalanche conditions.

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