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Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama wears a mask that says "VOTE" at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in 2022. On Tuesday, Sewell is reintroducing a House bill that would restore the Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the landmark civil rights law.

Restoring the Voting Rights Act is still on this Alabama Democrat's agenda

Despite a divided Congress, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is still pushing to shore up the Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the landmark law.

Rawayana: Tiny Desk Concert

The Venezuelan group brings its infectious energy and beach-infused sound to the Tiny Desk.

Alie Ward (left) says Lila Higgins has caused an exponential effect in her life.

An unexpected invitation from a stranger changed her life trajectory

In 2013, Alie was having one of the hardest years of her life. Then she got a Facebook message from a generous stranger.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to Washington this week to press for additional funding for the war with Russia. President Biden has Congress to approve $24 billion in new funding.

Zelenskyy's U.S. visit comes as Republican opposition to Ukraine aid grows

Congressional leaders are working to pass $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but rising opposition on the right is complicating its passage.

A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut their risk of depression by 57%.

These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds

New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression.

United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers on September 15, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

UAW has a unique strike strategy. It keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing

For the first time, the UAW is on strike against the Big 3 U.S. automakers at once. Workers at three plants have been called out so far, with more to follow Friday if there's no progress on a deal.

A group of walkers gathers at the Nobel Drive trolley station before setting off on their 'walk audit' in University City on Sept. 15, 2023.

'Walk Audit' finds problems for pedestrians and bicyclists near the Nobel Drive trolley station

A citizen's advocacy group organized the walk to see how friendly the surrounding streets and sidewalks are for people going to and from the Nobel Drive station.

Rescued migrants sit in a boat of the Italian Finance Police on Monday before disembarking at the port of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, southern Italy. The Italian Cabinet met Monday to adopt new measures to crack down on migration after the southern island of Lampedusa was again overwhelmed by a wave of arrivals from Tunisia.

Italy cracks down on migrants as Meloni calls for a naval blockade off North Africa

The measures approved by the Cabinet focused on migrants who don't qualify for asylum and are slated to be repatriated to their home countries.

Chloe Lauer shows an electric bike she rides. She is the executive director of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. Sept 5, 2023

ER doctors question the safety of electric bikes and scooters

Two-wheeled electric vehicles offer great speed and ease of use and could be a sword in the fight against greenhouse emissions. But health officials in San Diego question whether they are safe to use.

Joe Armstrong, the owner of WJBE, is shown outside the station. A Federal Communications Commission judge rejected an effort by the agency to strip the license of WJBE 99.7 FM/1040 AM — whose call letters pay tribute to the original WJBE's owner, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown — Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station.

FCC judge rules that Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station can keep its license

Since 2022, WJBE has battled with the FCC over its owner, Joe Armstrong, being able to own a radio station following his conviction in 2016 for making a false statement on his tax return.

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