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Washington's National Mall will regain a star attraction Friday, when the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History reopens after a two-year renovation. It took $85 million and a horde of curators, builders, architects and advisers to reframe space for the museum's 3 million historic objects.

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station was among the Ukrainian structures damaged by a barrage of Russian missiles on Wednesday. Though power has been restored, the threat of nuclear meltdown remains.

Ibram X. Kendi has been reading a lot of books about "the human rainbow" to his daughter — so we asked him to recommend some books kids can read to gain a better understanding of race in America.

The two telecom giants have agreed to limit the 5G rollout amid concerns that the high-speed wireless service could interfere with safety equipment on some aircraft.

In its request to speak with Hannity, the panel disclosed newly revealed texts he allegedly sent, including one on Jan. 5 that said: "[I'm] very worried about the next 48 hours."

Some observers are wondering why American Crossroads, the Karl Rove-inspired superPAC, would bother to run a political attack ad against Hollywood star Ashley Judd, an outspoken supporter of President Obama who has said she's mulling a 2014 run against Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 28th. Our top story is about a proposed agreement that would continue intergovernmental oversight of Peoria's historic Springdale Cemetery. You'll also hear about racially-motivated murders that took place in Central Illinois. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews African American Midwest assistant producer Hannah Rea about her latest project. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 8. Our top story is about Illinois Secretary of State candidate and current Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s Thursday visit to Peoria. You’ll also hear about how an author visiting Peoria this weekend is taking a closer look at the racial context of American film history. WCBU’s Tim Shelley interviews “Colorization” author and NYT journalist Wil Haygood about what needs to change in Hollywood. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 15, 2021. Our top story is about how the American Red Cross says a surge in elective surgeries as society re-emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic is taxing local blood supplies more than usual this summer. You'll also hear from Bloomington Attorney and Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker, who talks with Charlie Schlenker about a letter written by Abraham Lincoln that he donated to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Presidential Museum in Springfield.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Our top story is about how Illinois higher education institutions are getting emergency relief funding from the 1 point 9 trillion-dollar American Rescue Plan. You'll also hear how charitable food organizations like the Midwest Food Bank are looking for new volunteers comfortable enough to serve, while still recovering from a rough year of production due to the pandemic.