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Since the late 1980s, state and federal governments have passed laws aimed at making it easier for people to register to vote. Today there are many more registered voters, but corresponding boosts in voter turnout haven’t always materialized.

Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation's capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.

Join this vibrant cultural gathering that celebrates Indigenous traditions through music, dance, art, and community. Held in the Del Mar Arena, you'll enjoy colorful regalia, intricate dances, drum circles, and singing. Each dance features a unique style and significance. Attendees can also enjoy Native American arts and crafts vendors, traditional foods like fry bread and Indian tacos, as well as educational presentations on Native culture and history. This inclusive event welcomes guests of all backgrounds to join in the celebration and learn about Indigenous heritage and customs. Head Staff for this special program include: Emcee — Walter Ahhaitty Arena Director — Adam Loya Eagle Staff Carrier — Richard DeCrane Color Guard — AIVA of Southern California Head Gourd Dancer - Ivan Sam Head Man — Sam Bearpaw Head Woman — Julie Labrake Head Young Woman - Winter Begay Head Young Man — Gabriel Razo Head Tiny Tot Boy — Jaxton La Chappa Head Tiny Tot Girl — Willow Garfield Host Northern Drum — Bear Springs Host Southern Drum — Shakey Town Invited Northern Drum — Green River Invited Southern Drum — Red Warrior Bird Singers — Paul Cuero Jr. Dinner Break — Danza Azteca Xochipilli

At least ten news organizations have retracted or amended their stories after an NPR investigation showed that a man they featured as a bold Chinese dissident was accused of being a conman.

John Green's new book Everything Is Tuberculosis shares the same goal as his other work: to make the world "suck less." In this week's Wild Card, he shares how he battles despair.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Ariana Grande hosting SNL, Jimmy Buffett’s album A1A and the movie Wicked Little Letters.

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.

The 59th Annual Independence Day Festival at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is back! Join us on July 4th for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in Grape Day Park. Immerse yourself in live performances by celebrated artists, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, satisfy your thirst with local craft beers and spirits, explore the artisan market, enjoy exciting games and activities for all ages, and get ready for a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky. This year we are excited to announce we will be extending the festival to a concert series, for FREE! Starting July 4th our lineup includes the dynamic sounds of Daring Greatly, Ian Moore, the Navy Band Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band, SambaDa, SM Famillia, E.N Young, and MohaviSoul! Don’t miss this incredible festival marking our nation’s independence in style! Schedule: Daring Greatly Thursday, July 4th | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ian Moore Thursday, July 4th | 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Navy Band Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band Thursday, July 4th | 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks Display Thursday, July 4th | 9:05 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. SambaDá July 5 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Great Green For the past 25 years, SambaDá has been building a musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds, with roots in Africa and influences from around the U.S and the Free SM Familia & E. N Young July 6 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Great Green SM Familia is a collective of colleagues brought together by El Gato to create a sound that has not been often heard. SM has slowly become one of San Diego's premier Roots Reggae backing band for many legendary Jamaican artist like Sister Nancy, Michael Palmer, Eek A Mouse and more. During this time, they were Free Mohavisoul July 7 @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Great Green MOHAVISOUL, is a 5-piece, award-winning, San Diego-based, California-style Contemporary Bluegrass-Americana band (Grassicana) playing original music that combines West Virginia roots with 5th-generation California heritage since 2012 . Free

Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yorker critic Emily Nussbaum's book is a near-definitive history of the genre that forever changed American entertainment.

Thirty-one positions were cut, including COO Eric Dargan. Gloria will assume the role of city manager.