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The Puerto Rican artist Ama used her doctor's desk as the background for her video entry to NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest. Her song is about her recovery after chemotherapy.

Yayoi Kusama, the 93-year-old Japanese artist, is famous for her immersive infinity rooms. Starting April 1, the Hirshhorn in D.C. will be displaying two of these dazzling works.

Officials in Louisiana are disappointed by President Bush's decision not to support a comprehensive plan for rebuilding New Orleans and the surrounding areas. The proposal, now in Congress, would set up a corporation funded by government-backed bonds that would buy and sell properties in flooded neighborhoods.

A new program at Mid Central Community Action (MCCA) provides residents with access to employment coaching and job development.The Financial Opportunity…

The Bloomington Public Library (BPL) and Normal Public Library (NPL) are no longer charging fines on overdue items. All overdue fines prior to Wednesday…

Rivian has attracted another large investment, this time $350 million from Cox Automotive.Rivian operates the old Mitsubishi plant in Normal and is…

Ralphie's new owner Jason trains dogs professionally for the Tennessee state government. Ralphie's former shelter chose him from more than 700 inquiries.

The U.S. coronavirus curve rises while China's flattens. The pandemic opens a new front in the abortion battle. And, Bloomberg staffers say they were promised jobs through November, some are suing.

The U.S. Senate approves the largest reform of corporate tax law in nearly 20 years. The bill has many tax breaks aimed at creating jobs, but it has also been criticized for favoring special interest groups. NPR's David Welna reports.