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By Matt Laslohttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wkms/local-wkms-907456.mp3Washington, DC – The man known as the dean of the Kentucky…

By Ron Smithhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wkms/local-wkms-906340.mp3Richmond, KY – On a warm August day in 1984, political giant…

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sorted through 10,000 studies to determine the good and bad health effects of marijuana. Tight drug restrictions impede research, they say.

By Brenna AngelLexington, KY – Efforts to restore an African-American cemetery, compile a book of poetry, and locate survivors of World War II veterans…

A missile fired by an unmanned U.S. aircraft kills a key al Qaeda leader and five other suspected terrorists in Yemen. U.S. officials confirm the strike was a planned CIA attack. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Iraq where he met top officials. The trip comes two weeks after President Trump visited U.S. troops but did not meet with government leaders.

House Democrats held leadership elections Wednesday. Nancy Pelosi was re-elected despite facing an unexpected challenge from Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan. David Greene speaks with NPR's Susan Davis.

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.

Janet Yellen is on President Obama's short list to replace Ben Bernanke at the Federal Reserve.

One of the biggest topics President Obama is expected to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week is the hacking of U.S. companies by China. American officials say the issue threatens relations between the countries, and the U.S. is threatening to impose sanctions.