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Monitors at Arizona ballot drop boxes draw complaints of voter intimidation
Arizona's secretary of state has referred at least six potential voter intimidation complaints near ballot drop boxes to law enforcement.
NPR NewsNPR NewsMaryland State Police troopers allege racial discrimination in a new lawsuit
The 40-page class-action lawsuit alleges the state's law enforcement agency has a history of engaging in systemic discrimination against its officers of color.
NPR NewsThis North Carolina congressional district has a rare competitive midterm race
A Trump-endorsed Republican and a Democratic state senator are facing off in a congressional race that could help decide control of the House of Representatives
NPR NewsA look at the salaries of 2 LA City Council members involved in racist conversation
They're among three lawmakers who were recorded talking in racist terms. And though they've been stripped of assignments and haven't been attending meetings, they're still collecting hefty paychecks.
NPR NewsIt cost $38,398 for a single shot of a very old cancer drug
Lupron, a drug patented half a century ago, treats advanced prostate cancer. It costs a few hundred dollars in the U.K. — so why are U.S. hospitals charging so much more to administer it?
NPR NewsEnd of nationwide federal free lunch program has some states scrambling
Colorado voters will decide next month whether to offer the free lunch program to every student. Eight other states are considering legislation to do so too.
NPR NewsHow to bust the 'big lie' around college applications
Many high school seniors are in the thick of college application season. It's a stressful time that writer Kelly Corrigan calls a "dumpster fire." To change that she argues parents have to help less.
NPR NewsMost teens who start puberty suppression continue gender-affirming care, study finds
A new study from a Dutch clinic found that 98% of transgender adolescents who received puberty suppression treatment went on to continue gender-affirming treatment.
NPR NewsExhumations to resume in a bid to identify Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Some of the 19 bodies taken from a Tulsa cemetery and later reburied that could include remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will be exhumed again starting Wednesday.
NPR NewsEmmanuel the emu does not have the avian flu, but is likely stressed out, owner says
A wave of avian flu struck Knuckle Bump Farms, which Emmanuel the emu calls home. Several birds had to be euthanized as a result, which could be causing stress for the TikTok star.
NPR NewsClorox recalls cleaning products that a U.S. consumer panel says may contain bacteria
The Clorox Company said Tuesday it has recalled its scented multi-surface cleaners and all-purpose cleaners. The recall doesn't include its original pine-scented Pine-Sol.
NPR NewsNew Zealand women lawmakers outnumber men for first time
The milestone places New Zealand among a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
NPR NewsWall Street eager to strike deals with Saudi Arabia, despite political concerns
U.S. executives and billionaire investors are mingling and making deals at a conference nicknamed "Davos in the Desert," even as the White House reevaluates relations with Saudi Arabia.
NPR NewsProgressive Democrats withdraw letter calling for more diplomatic efforts with Russia
After pushback, the Congressional Progressive Caucus walked back a letter to the White House pressing for more direct negotiations with Ukraine.
NPR NewsSam Smith and Kim Petras make LGBTQ history on Billboard's Hot 100 chart
"Unholy" earned both artists their first No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100, making them the first openly non-binary solo artist and first openly transgender solo artist to hit the top of the chart.
NPR NewsJournalist Jemele Hill was speaking her mind long before those tweets about Trump
The former co-anchor of ESPN's SportsCenter faced criticism in 2017 for calling the president a white supremacist. In her memoir, Uphill, she talks about her career and her life growing up in Detroit.
NPR NewsAs electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma
The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier.
NPR NewsPenn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence
It was an abrupt reversal for the school, which had condemned the views of Gavin McInnes even as it said free speech required it to host the event. Protesters confronted each other and police.
NPR NewsAsh Carter, the U.S. defense secretary who opened combat jobs to women, dies at 68
In December 2015, after three years of study and debate, Carter ordered the military to open all jobs to women. He also ended the Pentagon's ban on transgender people serving in the military.
NPR NewsEarly retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that
Millions of workers left the labor force during the pandemic. Older workers have been slow to return, in part because many found themselves financially secure enough to retire.
NPR NewsRising costs and abortion access top voter concerns in key New Hampshire Senate race
In a race that could decide the fate of the Senate, Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing retired Army brigadier general Don Bolduc, a Republican who falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen.
NPR NewsScott Peterson is finally moved off California's death row
The California Supreme Court overturned Peterson's death sentence in 2020 for killing his pregnant wife two decades ago. A state judge is now considering if he deserves a new trial.
NPR NewsRishi Sunak takes over as U.K. PM facing enormous economic and political challenges
As his Conservative Party struggles to heal divisive wounds from months of infighting, Sunak must deal with high inflation levels, elevated energy prices and a soaring cost of living.
NPR NewsAdidas cuts ties with Ye over antisemitic remarks that caused an uproar
The decision follows a nearly decade-long relationship between the German sneaker giant and the rap superstar, also known as Kanye West.
NPR NewsIn the U.S., some 4.6 million people are disenfranchised due to a felony conviction
An estimated 2% of the U.S. voting age population is ineligible to cast a ballot due to a felony conviction. State-level felon disenfranchisement rates vary dramatically.
NPR NewsCormac McCarthy's new books seem to try to encapsulate the human experience
The Passenger and Stella Maris -- the author's first two books in more than a decade — seem to want to decode the meaning of life, both as standalone novels and together as intertwined works.
NPR NewsUsers are reporting problems sending and receiving WhatsApp messages
People around the world are reporting problems sending and receiving messages on the popular chat app WhatsApp.
NPR NewsU.S. removes Trump-era barriers to citizenship-test waivers for disabled immigrants
The Trump administration had put in place hurdles for disabled applicants seeking to naturalize, including nearly doubling the length of the form used to apply for a citizenship-test waiver.
NPR News4 things to know after Simona Halep tests positive for doping
The former world No. 1 Halep insists she didn't take a banned drug and is vowing to clear her name. Many in tennis are siding with her.
NPR NewsWhy experts say you shouldn't bag your leaves this fall
It's best to chop up and leave a thin layer of leaves in the grass. Rake excess amounts into a landscape bed or garden.