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Research firm Graphika says a shadowy group of operatives in Russia produced more than 2,500 pieces of false information across seven languages on 300 different social media platforms. In one example, a fabricated tweet appears as if Sen. Marco Rubio is accusing British authorities of spying on President Trump.

Study Exposes Russia Disinformation Campaign That Operated In The Shadows For 6 Years

The "Secondary Infektion" campaign spread thousands of false stories, including forged documents and fake tweets. Still operating, the campaign may now target the November election, researchers say.

Louisville, Ky., nonprofit Change Today, Change Tomorrow says it received a large reparations payment from a donor. "It is a blessing for us but also definitely owed," said Taylor Ryan (right), the group's founder, seen here with Deputy Director Nannie Grace Croney.

A Black Nonprofit Got A 6-Figure Payment From Someone Whose Family Enslaved People

The anonymous donor said that while investigating the origins of their family's wealth, they discovered their great-grandfather had owned six enslaved people in Bourbon County, Ky.

Then-President Donald Trump and then-Vice President Mike Pence are pictured in 2020.

The Pence subpoena could set up a showdown over executive privilege

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly invoked executive privilege as attempts to block testimony about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Early mornings may still feel dark and wintry, but the season is about to change. This weekend most of the U.S. will "spring forward" — setting clocks forward one hour — as daylight saving time begins.

These 6 tips can help you skip the daylight saving time hangover

The lingering jet-lagged feeling you get when daylight saving time begins and ends can disrupt your health as well as your mood. Try these 6 tips from sleep experts to make your week easier.

Construction equipment jackhammers on a street under construction.

6 months in, IDOT says they're making progress on Market Street construction in Bloomington

Transportation officials say they’ve made good progress in the first six months of construction on Market Street on Bloomington’s west side, with plans to wrap up next spring after a winter shutdown.

Assisted Suicide

Earlier this year, Patrick Matheny, diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gherig's disease, committed suicide. He did it legally under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act. This law, a voter initiative that went into affect two years ago today, allows terminally ill people to request lethal drugs from their doctor. Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Colin Fogarty spent time with Patrick in the months leading up to his death.

Armstrong 7/10/2021

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors Joe and Nancy Armstrong celebrating 1971 as a very good year. They are happy to share a 50th anniversary with NPR and the Ecology Action Center.Learn how you can become a WGLT Day Sponsor.

Dahlgren/Thomas 7/12/2021

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors Anders Dahlgren and Marcia Thomas who encourage all WGLT listeners to support our local NPR station.Learn how you can become a WGLT Day Sponsor.

Barker 8/22/2021

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors Brad and Tonya Barker who are celebrating their 23rd anniversary. Brad and Tonya feel richly blessed by God with two loving children, many close friends, and a great family. Learn how you can become a WGLT Day Sponsor.

Yankees' Derek Jeter Answers Reporter's Phone

After the game, reporters had their phones on a table recording the shortstop's remarks. That's when one reporter's husband called. Jeter picked it up and said, "Walt, she'll have to call you back."

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