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Biden continues the tradition of U.S. presidents meeting with the pope

President Biden is beginning his European trip by meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. These two leaders know each other quite well, and share many of the same concerns.

American Indians and Alaska Natives are disproportionately affected by the pandemic

A Harvard-NPR poll finds American Indians and Alaska Natives were hit by the pandemic's emotional toll the worst. Native researchers say tribal groups have responded with resilience and strength.

"Some of the work is deliberately remaining outside of the structure," says musician and advocate Lilli Lewis of the efforts of Black musicians to make it in country and roots music industries. "We want to center different values and it's really difficult to do that from inside." Lewis just released a new album called <em>Americana.</em>

New roots: Black musicians and advocates are forging coalitions outside the system

The mostly white country and folk music industries remain frustratingly difficult for Black musicians to enter. During one of Nashville's biggest events, one group envisioned a new pathway in.

News brief: social spending bill, Facebook's name change, Cuomo criminal complaint

Democrats say they have a path forward on social spending. Facebook's new corporate name is Meta, but the app is still Facebook. Ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces a misdemeanor sex charge.

Like many seniors, William Stork of Cedar Hill, Mo., lacks dental insurance and doesn't want to pay $1,000 for a tooth extraction he needs. Health advocates see President Biden's Build Back Better agenda as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide dental coverage to people like Stork who are on Medicare. An unlikely adversary: the American Dental Association.

Getting dental coverage added to Medicare faces pushback from some dentists

Without dental insurance, William Stork has put off getting his rotten tooth pulled; Medicare doesn't cover the $1,000 procedure. Dentists can't agree on whether all seniors should get that benefit.

President Biden seeks to reaffirm his leadership at G20 summit

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with White House economic and national security advisor Daleep Singh about President Biden's goals for the G20 Rome summit as he faces economic and political challenges.

Listen in: Healthy Start Florida celebrates 30 years, but Black babies and moms still lead in maternal and infant mortality in the state

Florida’s Healthy Start program celebrated 30 years today and several milestones including a drop in infant mortality.

A closer look at Florida school boards and the governor's authority

Might the Florida Legislature in its special session give Governor Ron DeSantis the power to remove and replace them for defying a state ban on mandates? WMFE got some perspective on that issue from Scott Stephens, a professor of constitutional law at Stetson University.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announce lawsuit against Biden administration in Lakeland. (photo via: DeSantis Facebook Live)

Florida sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate

Florida is suing the Biden administration over their COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the lawsuit Thursday in…

A 13-year-old receives his first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. The FDA may soon authorize the vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.

Some parents vaccinated against COVID are hesitant to get their children vaccinated

A new study shows that two-thirds of parents aren't ready to get their younger kids vaccinated when they're eligible. Like parents did with older kids, many say they're taking a wait-and-see approach.

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