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Palestinian Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, center, flashes a victory sign as he is surrounded by a group of Iranian lawmakers after the conclusion of the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, 30, 2024.

The killing of a top Hamas leader brings new uncertainties about cease-fire talks

Hamas called Haniyeh's death "a dangerous event" that would have repercussions across the region. Israeli officials said they had no comment.

Voters line up to vote early at the Supervisor of Elections Office in Bradenton, Fla., on Monday. Multiple House districts in the state could flip for the opposite part in this election.

House Top 40: Flipping Control Still A Tough Task For Democrats

Even with Donald Trump's scandals and a growing lead by Hillary Clinton nationwide, Democrats aren't yet seeing the wave they need to win back control of the House of Representatives.

Hamas accuses Israel of killing its top political leader while he was in Tehran

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the ramifications of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

In Memoriam 2016

NPR Music remembers musicians — singers, songwriters, instrumentalists — and other visionaries we lost in 2016. Explore and celebrate their musical legacies.

Anita Dunn (left) speaks onstage with Hilary Rosen (right) at an event titled "Women Rule" in June 2018. That summer, Dunn and her communications firm began providing crisis communications for the then-Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives regarding allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.

A corruption trial revealed a #MeToo ethics entanglement for a top Biden adviser

Newly disclosed evidence revealed an apparent conflict of interest for Biden adviser Anita Dunn, when she consulted for an Illinois politician facing #MeToo related allegations in 2018.

News Brief: Jan. 6 Report, Recovering Bitcoin Ransom, Alzheimer's Drug

Senators release new details of the U.S. Capitol attack. The FBI recovers millions in ransom paid to end a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline. The FDA approves a drug to treat Alzheimer's disease.

The DOJ is taking legal action over razor wire-topped floating border wall in Texas

The Justice Department and Texas are headed for a legal fight over Gov. Greg Abbott's floating barrier in the Rio Grande to stop illegal border crossings. The DOJ says the buoys violate federal law.

Pavlova is a meringue filled with cream and fruit. Chef Yotam Ottolenghi covers his with seasonal fruit. The version pictured above features summer peaches. For the holiday season, he suggests using plums and blackberries.

Showstopping Holiday Desserts For Home Cooks Of All Skill Levels

Want to take your homemade treats to the next level? We've got three recipes to put warmth, color and a little wow on your holiday table from chef Yotam Ottolenghi.

On Deck - Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, January 31st, 2023. You'll hear the latest on Caterpillar contract negotiations, as union members in Illinois and Pennsylvania authorize a strike. Plus, you may've seen gas stoves in the headlines recently, find out why what kind of stove top you cook on is a hot topic.

On Deck - Monday, July 19, 2021

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 19, 2021. Our top story is about how a new training program for young teens in Peoria aims to help some families address their childcare needs. You'll also hear from Fred Delcomyn and Jamie Ellis, co-authors of the new book "A Backyard Prairie."

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