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Counties face a deadline for machine recounts in three statewide races. The U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Rick Scott is likely to go to a hand recount into the weekend.

The president's support is a big win for activists who have been pushing for criminal justice measures that roll back the stiff penalties imposed as a part of America's decades-long "war on drugs."

Tips for a successful Thanksgiving feast. We’ll talk turkey and all the trimmings with New York Times food editor Sam Sifton.

A bipartisan effort to ease some penalties for drug crimes and provide more services to people leaving prison appears to be in the works in Congress, but the deal hinges on support from the president.

As thousands of troops arrive to reinforce security at the U.S.-Mexico border, Arizona officials worry migrants will try to storm the border.

Hurricane Florence caused more than a billion dollars' worth of damage to farms and livestock in North Carolina, including farms that grow sweet potatoes.

Brett Kavanaugh displayed partisan passion in testimony Thursday. NPR's Michel Martin interviews court watcher David A. Kaplan about what a Justice Kavanaugh could mean for the work of the Supreme Court.

Last month, the federal government announced it was expanding the shelter's capacity to 3,800 beds — making it the largest shelter in the system for kids who cross the border solo.

A massive relief effort is underway to help communities affected by Hurricane Michael.

A controversial Republican Senate candidate in Virginia could also cost the GOP House seats in midterm elections next month.