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The number of uninsured children across the country increased for the first time in almost a decade according to a new report released today. Three quarters of children who lost their insurance lived in states like Florida that didn’t expand Medicaid.

Gina Apostol's dizzying new novel begin in present-day Manila before diving into the late 19th century — and the tortuous relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines.

On a hot day in September, Charlene Jones celebrated her 61st birthday by herself.The former nursing-home cook made herself a birthday dinner of turkey and dressing, macaroni and cheese, string beans and butter pound cake. She ate it alone, in a dim apartment in an affordable housing complex in Miami’s West Little River neighborhood.“I wanted to be home,” Jones said. “I don’t really like being out.”

If you’re shopping for a pre-cut Christmas tree this year, expect to pay a little more than usual.

Gordon started out as a bebop prodigy in the '40s, and went on to star in the '86 film 'Round Midnight. Maxine Gordon captures her late husband's voice and music in the book Sophisticated Giant.

John Allen Chau, a 26-year-old American missionary, was killed when he sneaked onto an island in the Bay of Bengal. For centuries, the islanders have resisted all contact with the outside world.

Orlando publisher Ryan Rivas joins Intersection to talk about the Burrow Press’s recent visit to the Miami Book Fair, and what he’s publishing in 2019.

Some Floridians are still facing repairs from the 2017 storm season. Erin Gillespie with the Department of Economic Opportunity joins Intersection to talk about Rebuild Florida, a program offering help to rebuild and repair homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma.

Mark Brewer with the Central Florida Foundation joins Intersection to talk about the impact of Giving Tuesday and how Central Florida non-profits approach the end of the year charitable giving season.

Economic analyst Hank Fishkind proposes policy changes to help Florida cope with the longer-term economic impacts of devastating hurricanes, which a new federal climate change report predicts may become even more frequent in the Sunshine State.