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President Biden's approval ratings have risen since he delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday, according to a new NPR/<em>PBS NewsHour</em>/Marist poll.

Biden gets a bounce after the State of the Union, NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows

After Tuesday's speech, the president saw a significant jump with Democrats and independents, as he may be seeing a rally-around-the-Ukrainian-flag moment.

Coastal Cleanups Remove Tons Of Marine Debris

Floodwaters and storm surge during Hurricane Florence in September caused significant amounts of debris to wash into coastal waterways. Much of the trash…

Two fiddlers and a guitarist play music outdoors

Asheville marks 100 Years of the Okeh sessions that sparked country music

A four-day festival is being held in tribute to the centennial of the historic 1925 OKeh recording session in Asheville.

Unwelcome Passenger Clings To Roof Of Wonder Bread Delivery Truck

A raccoon was on the roof and refused to budge. The driver continued another 6 miles to his destination, when the raccoon must have known the ride was over and just climbed down on his own.

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has proposed legislation to outlaw political tampering with the newsroom coverage produced by Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia and other U.S. government-funded broadcasters.

Citing Scandal, Senator Proposes Stronger Protections For VOA Newsroom

Sen. Chris Murphy says his bill would "make it totally crystal, 100 percent clear" that political appointees cannot interfere with news coverage, including of President Trump.

"In the spring, we listened to public health experts, stomped the curve and saved thousands of lives together. Now, we must channel that same energy and join forces again to protect our families, frontline workers and small businesses," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement.

Whitmer: 'Not Going To Be Bullied' Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a "three-week pause" to curb coronavirus cases in the state. A Trump administration official encouraged residents to "rise up" against the restrictions.

Equifax CEO Retires Following Massive Data Breach

The CEO of Equifax, Richard Smith, has retired, effective Tuesday. This comes amid multiple state and federal investigations into a security breach at the service.

With Kashmir Lockdown, India Violates Freedom Of The Press, Advocates Say

Without phones or internet, Kashmiri media send out news on USBs ferried by airline passengers. A top editor has petitioned India's Supreme Court, saying the blackout violates freedom of the press.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., is one of four high-ranking Democrats to sign a letter to the FBI requesting an investigation into the actions of Li "Cindy" Yang.

Democrats Call For Investigation Into Pro-Trump Former Owner Of Massage Parlors

Top Democrats in Congress are concerned that the actions of Li "Cindy" Yang could allow "adversary governments ... to acquire potential material for blackmail or other even more nefarious purposes."

Ben Wizner (left) and Daniel Ellsberg argue in favor of the motion "Edward Snowden Was Justified" in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on Feb. 12.

Debate: Was Edward Snowden Justified?

Some consider former NSA contractor Edward Snowden a hero for releasing classified material to the media; others argue that he has irreparably harmed national security. Famed whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg and a former CIA director face off in the latest Intelligence Squared debate.

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