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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to journalist and pastor David Roach about an ideological rift at a Washington, D.C.-area church that highlights similar divisions in evangelical groups across the U.S.

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees held a special meeting Saturday morning to discuss a bonus for President Larry Dietz and to vote on a resolution to officially hire Terri Goss Kinzy as the university’s 20th president.

Michael Bakana was found guilty in May of killing Mariah Petracca of Bloomington, and wounding another woman, Bibi Cornejo, also of Bloomington, outside Daddios bar on North Main Street.

Alan Beaman will continue his efforts to educate police recruits about the harm done to innocent people ensnared by wrongful convictions, as he moves on with his life after reaching a $5.4 million settlement with the Town of Normal and three former officers.

After saying the state had effectively banned the class because of content on sexual orientation and gender identity, the College Board said it hoped teachers would be able to teach the full course.

The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes after the state opened a civil rights investigation into the city's police department.

A combination of new election laws and congressional redistricting has made it harder for Black communities in Florida to organize and vote, activists say.

Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried about what the 2024 presidential election will bring.

John Fischer has served as interim director since June, following Brian Chase’s departure.

Eclipse, the Seattle dog known for riding a bus herself since 2015, died on Friday. Her habit began when her owner was finishing his cigarette and she hopped the bus to the dog park without him.