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Tens of thousands of athletes, spectators and journalists are descending on Paris to cover the Olympic Games. Many more will be watching from home.

Your guide to keeping up with the Paris Olympics

The 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris with a splashy opening ceremony on Friday and will run through Aug. 11. Here's how to keep up with the action, from primetime viewing to occasional scrolling.

A person looks at a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on August 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Fla. Hurricane Debby is now moving slowly over Georgia, bringing heavy rain storms and high winds along the coast.

Tropical Storm Debby is flooding the Southeast, and it’s barely moving

Debby is expected to bring up to 25 inches of rain across parts of the Southeast. It's currently creeping over Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean, expected to return to shore this week with more strength.

A CL 415 scooper, top, drops water on the Quarry Fire as a Firehawk helicopter maneuvers for a water drop Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, southwest of Littleton, Colo.

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

What a university's deal with Pitbull says about changing economics in college sports

One school in Florida found a unique way to attract money and good marketing. It sold the naming rights of its stadium to famous musician Pitbull.

Trump Vs. The 9th Circuit: Court Uses Administration's Words Against Itself

Judges from the 9th Circuit have ruled against the Trump administration in a series of big cases — first the travel ban and now sanctuary cities. NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg joins us to talk about the court and it's legal reasoning.

Mipso performs at the 2023 Virginia Arts Festival.

North Carolina’s Mipso returns to Virginia Arts Festival

Mipso returns to the Virginia Arts Festival for the third time this month

Thousands of demonstrators rallied for better teacher pay and more public school funding during a January 2018 rally at the Capitol. Education groups still doubt that the state’s current spending on teacher salaries is enough to reverse current staffing shortfalls.

Virginia teacher pay gets a boost in budget, but it’s still projected to fall short of national average

The two-year budget, signed last week, includes $540 million to help pay for 3% salary increases for teachers and state employees in both years.

Amanda Knox arrives flanked by her husband Christopher Robinson, right, at the Florence courtroom in Florence, Italy, on Wednesday.

Amanda Knox re-convicted of slander in Italy over accusations in roommate's murder

Knox will not face prison time for the slander conviction since she had already served four years before her murder conviction was overturned in 2011.

Lupita, who asked we use her middle name, was hurt while working. She is an undocumented immigrant.

Michigan suit is challenging denial of lost wages for injured undocumented immigrants

Michigan suit is challenging lost wages for injured undocumented immigrants

Judge Rules Indiana Can't Back Out Pandemic-Era Programs For Jobless Workers

Indiana is one of about two dozen GOP-led states that ended federal unemployment benefits to push workers toward unfilled jobs. It's the first to be ordered by a court to keep paying the benefits.

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