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Friends of the Everglades Continues its Decades-Long-Fight for Environmental Justice

This week on In Focus, we sit down with Eve Samples of Friends of the Everglades, a local advocacy group with a deep history of fighting for the Everglades and its continued health. Together, we talk about the group's current pursuits and the ongoing challenges the ecosystem faces, as well as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas and her story.On May 6, the Friends will screen a new award-winning documentary River of Grass, which charts Douglas' story and the history of the Everglades itself.

Haley Van Voorhis is first woman, who isn't a kicker, to play in a NCAA football game

Haley Van Voorhis, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound junior, registered a quarterback hurry in the first quarter of Division III Shenandoah University's 48-7 home win over Juniata College on Saturday.

Arthur comes then goes, but the flood threat lingers

Tropical storm Arthur was short lived, lasting only about 6 hours. But forecasters are watching for increased flooding rain and storm chances across parts of Florida later this week.

Democratic congressional candidate Jon Ossoff poses with supporters outside the East Roswell Branch Library in Roswell, Ga.

Results In Georgia Election Trickle In As GOP Looks To Avoid Political Headache

Democrats hope Jon Ossoff can clear 50 percent in the special election to succeed now-Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in a race they've tried to make a referendum on President Trump.

Workers pull pipes from an oil well in 2016 near Crescent, Okla. The oil industry wants to attract a new, more diverse generation of workers, but a history of racism and sexism makes that difficult.

Big Oil Has A Diversity Problem

The business wants to attract more women and minorities, but a history of racism and sexism makes that difficult.

Are 'Fiscal Cliff' Conversations Going Anywhere?

President Obama is on the road, promoting his solution to the so-called "fiscal cliff." He's also in negotiations over the issue with House Speaker John Boehner. But can they come to an agreement in time? Host Michel Martin talks with Ron Christie, a Republican strategist, and Michael Fauntroy, an associate professor at George Mason University.

News Brief: Voting Rights, Budget Agreement, Assassination Investigation

Vice President Harris leads the administration's voting rights effort. Senate Democrats reach a $3.5 trillion budget deal. Questions remain as the probe into the murder of Haiti's president continues.

Joe Elliott fronting Def Leppard in London last year.

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott On Covering Def Leppard

The frontman says he's laughing more than crying as the band re-records its hits for online retail.

Report Condemns FBI Violations In 2016 Clinton Probe But Finds No Political Bias

James Comey's actions, the report said, were "extraordinary and insubordinate," and none of his explanations amounted to a "persuasive basis for deviating from well-established department policies."

How puppets from Chile became NPR's newest Tiny Desk sensation

Alt.Latino host Anamaria Sayre tells the story of how Chilean puppet show 31 Minutos became an international sensation after their Tiny Desk performance.

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