Lead Stories
Former President Trump says that the FBI has raided his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla. He's claiming he's being persecuted for political reasons. The Justice Department is not commenting.
Arts & Culture
This week we feature long-time WBOI volunteer Dee McKinley.
State & Local News
Allen County Department of Health
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Dr. Thomas Gutwein replaced Dr. Matthew Sutter, who was in the role for two years and helped navigate the Allen County community through COVID-19.
WBOI Presents
Mario Baldassari
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Mario Baldassari, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Saint Francis, speaks on the family tree of psychology research, the gap between solved crimes and what is reported, and how interrogation can impact witness testimony.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., about what it was like passing the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for Americans.
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Fiona the Hippo got a baby brother last week. Her 23-year-old mom gave birth to a healthy calf, who has not been named yet. -
In South Africa, the city formerly known at Port Elizabeth is approaching "Day Zero", the moment when the taps may run dry.
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Last week's primary in Pinal County was marred by ballot issues, giving both Republicans and Democrats opportunity to push their respective narratives about election administration.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken says African states shouldn't have to pick a side in great power rivalries, though the U.S. is competing with Russia and China for influence.
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Black communities in Kentucky and Tennessee have celebrated the eighth of August for more than 150 years. It's a day for barbecue, loved ones and marking freedom from slavery.
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Once a mortal threat, the Taliban have let Afghanistan's leading news channel stand. But every day is a struggle for the journalists who still work there.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza appears to be mostly holding as both sides assess what just happened in three days of fighting.
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President Biden toured flood damage in eastern Kentucky with the governor. The president promised increased federal aid and assistance to help the recovery. At least 37 people died in the flooding.
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The three men found guilty in the death of Ahmaud Arbery received federal sentences. Two – Travis and Greg McMichael – received life sentences. The other – William "Roddie" Bryan – received 35 years.
