Last-minute redistricting in Southern states has caused confusion and disenfranchisement for candidates and voters, with racial gerrymandering a major issue.

UPDATE — Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:43 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]

Monday, Rick Chow, the man who fatally shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, was found not guilty of murder by a South Carolina jury.

The Trump administration and the MAGA-fied GOP that enables it are full of weak men who are deeply insecure about their manhoods.

While the majority of teachers polled by NPR/Ipsos said they use AI to help with work tasks, they’re hesitant to actually use it as a teaching tool. 

Music isn't background noise. For so many of us, it's the thread woven through every significant moment of our lives.

The question is whether or not Todd Blanche can survive the Senate confirmation process, especially after his defense of Trump's reparations fund.

Racially-charged murder trial of Black teen Karmelo Anthony underway, with jury selection focusing on his young age and claims of self-defense.

The Obama Presidential Center Museum’s soft opening has revealed what guests can expect when it officially opens in Chicago on June 19. 

Jalen Brunson overcame an early knee scare to score 30 points in a thriller Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

The Super Bowl-winning quarterback announced his retirement Wednesday, ending a remarkable NFL run and beginning a new chapter as an analyst on CBS' The NFL Today.

Four Republican lawmakers, who appear to have suddenly grown a spine, joined 211 Democrats in voting to end the attacks on Iran.