Alana Wise
Alana Wise is a politics reporter on the Washington desk at NPR.
Before joining NPR, Alana covered beats including American gun culture, the aviation business and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Through her reporting, Alana has covered such events as large protests, mass shootings, boardroom uprisings and international trade fights.
Alana is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., and an Atlanta native.
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Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges. -
Hurricane Milton has once again surged to Category 5 strength. Officials say residents should rush to finish preparing for the storm. -
“Our lexicographers monitor a huge range of sources to select which words and definitions to add,” Merriam-Webster's Peter Sokolowski said. These sources range from academic journals to social media. -
The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu. -
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident aboard a Delta flight in which a cabin pressurization issue with the Boeing 737 caused some passengers to bleed from the nose and ears. -
The Secret Service is again facing criticism following a second apparent attempt on former President Donald Trump's life. -
The White Stripes are the latest musical act to take the former president to court over using their songs in his reelection campaign. -
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams revealed what life has been like aboard the International Space Station after problems arose with their Starliner spacecraft, which returned home empty last week. -
At least 16 people have died at the park this year, including five fatalities in August alone. No single factor is to blame, but several deaths have followed stretches of extreme weather. -
The Princess of Wales announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer.
