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Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman voted Thursday in support of a resolution that nullifies President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. In February, the president declared a national emergency in order to redirect billions of federal dollars to build a border wall after Congress voted not to give him the $5.7 billion he requested. During a speech on the Senate floor Thursday, Portman said the president’s declaration sets a dangerous new precedent.

This week on "Music Notes", you'll find information about a number of big band concerts, a couple of fall festivals, and an interesting program...

Top Thrill Dragster, which was just under 20 years old, had repeated issues, and a woman nearly died after a part fell off it last year and hit her in the head.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% cost of living adjustment next year. Inflation has been moderating recently, with consumer prices in September up 3.7% from a year ago.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer plays the puzzle with KAMW listener Daniel Abramson of Albuquerque, N.M, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Big themes on ballots this November include marijuana, elections, education, guns, tobacco, minimum wage and the death penalty.

The former talk show host and media mogul would beat President Trump by 11 points in a hypothetical 2020 matchup, but 54 percent of Americans say they don't want Winfrey to run for president.

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Grammys — the lessons, storylines, triumphs and irritations that defined the very long night.

Summer's in full swing, and parents are trying all kinds of things to keep their kids reading. Here's a guide to what works and what doesn't.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Bob James, better known as godfather of hip-hop and smooth jazz, about an album of his early work. Once Upon a Time was recorded in 1965 but just released now.