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Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows

A new federal survey - taken after every major election - shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem.

Zohran Mamdani on his run for NYC mayor, taxing the rich and tackling hate head-on

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week's Democratic primary on Morning Edition.

Court suspends Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Paetongtarn has faced growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the latest border dispute with Cambodia, involving an armed confrontation on May 28 in which one Cambodian soldier was killed.

74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food

The cafe, one of the few businesses to continue operating during the 20-month war, was a gathering spot for residents seeking internet access and a place to charge their phones.

Cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies

A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicenter of cartel violence.

Issues/Program Report 2nd Quarter 2024

July 1, 2025 Per the FCC, this is a list of the most frequently cited issues of concern to the people in the WBHM listening area during the last quarter. […]

The Supreme Court has created an endless summer of work for itself

The court closed its latest term on Friday, but it will still be working on a steady stream of emergency appeals in the coming weeks and months.

DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes

The Justice Department announced charges in what officials describe as the largest health care fraud bust in DOJ history.

Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned

As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation.

After Glastonbury, Bob Vylan faces U.K. criminal investigation and U.S. visa revocation

British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants against the Israeli military in a live BBC broadcast on Saturday. Irish-language rappers Kneecap also are being investigated.

Judge OKs sale of 23andMe — and its trove of DNA data — to a nonprofit led by its founder

The DNA data of millions of people who used 23andMe's services won't be sold to a pharmaceutical company. A bankruptcy judge greenlighted the sale of the remnants of the firm, including its wealth of genetic data, to a nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki.

A gunman lured firefighters into an ambush in Idaho. Here’s what we know

Two firefighters were killed and a third wounded in northern Idaho, police say, when an armed man ambushed them after intentionally setting a brush fire to lure them to the scene.

‘Hamilton’ producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from ‘Theater Kid’ to Broadway

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.

Federal investigation finds Harvard violated civil rights law

The Trump administration has issued a notice of violation accusing Harvard University of "deliberate indifference" toward Jewish and Israeli students.

Disability Pride Month: Alabama Resource Guide

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, experiences, and contributions of people with disabilities. It is also a time to acknowledge the barriers that still exist […]

Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump

Canada scrapped a digital services tax that would have hit U.S. tech companies such as Google and Amazon after President Trump halted trade talks and threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports.

The WNBA is expanding again, adding 3 new cities for a record 18 teams

The WNBA is adding three new teams: Cleveland will join in 2028, Detroit begins play in 2029 and Philadelphia will be added to the roster in 2030. This will bring the league to a record 18 teams.

The Senate is voting on amendments to the GOP megabill. Here’s what’s in it

Senate Republicans voted to advance their massive tax and spending bill late Saturday night after hours of delays and negotiations.

Click, speak, move: These brain implants are poised to help people with disabilities

People who can no longer move or speak may soon have a new option: an implanted device that links their brain to a computer.

In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches

Smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, or "anywhere children may be present," said French health and family minister Catherine Vautrin.

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.

80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him

Andrew Roth survived the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Jack Moran helped liberate the camp while serving in the U.S. Army. Decades after liberation, the two met and shared their stories.

Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic's disruption is a key reason.

Decades later, Karen de Boer still remembers a kind gesture from her college hallmate

As a college freshman, Karen de Boer was sometimes inconsiderate to her hallmate, Pam. So when Karen missed the bus to her choir performance, she was surprised — and moved — when Pam came to her rescue.

The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening and space to vent

People who get cancer say their friends often disappear when they hear the bad news. Don't be that person! Here's advice for what to do and say — and what not to say — when a loved one faces cancer.

Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax

President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country."

The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening, and space to vent

People who get cancer say their friends often disappear when they hear the bad news. Don't be that person! Here's advice for what to do and say — and what not to say — when a loved one faces cancer.