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Virginia Democrats win full control of the state legislature, AP reports
Democrats consolidated their power in the state legislature and will act as a counterweight to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's policy agenda.
NPR NewsNPR NewsHouston mayor's race goes to runoff election
Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, will have a runoff election between longtime Democratic State Senator John Whitmire and Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
NPR NewsVirginia's governor declares a state of emergency over wildfires
The governor's office singled out two wildfires of particular concern: The Quaker Run Fire, near and inside Shenandoah National Park; and the Tuggles Gap Fire, in southern Virginia's Patrick County.
NPR NewsMeta failed to address harm to teens, whistleblower testifies as Senators vow action
Former engineer Arturo Bejar says he repeatedly raised the alarm to company execs about Instagram's harm to teens and they failed to act. Senators vow to pass a social media law this year.
NPR NewsA pod of orcas have sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar
The pod rammed the boat's steering fin for about 45 minutes. Authorities were able to get crew members to land safely, but their yacht was irreparably damaged.
NPR News'We cannot fail so big as war': A writer's lesson from examining the Korean War
In just over 200 pages, E.J. Koh's debut novel spans decades to tell the individual stories of lives impacted by the Korean War.
NPR NewsHouse to vote on censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib for Israel-Hamas war comments
The House is set to vote Wednesday on a measure to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., over her comments related to Israel and Palestinians.
NPR NewsHigh court seems likely to uphold law banning guns for accused domestic abusers
If so, the decision would be a small retreat from the Supreme Court's sweeping decision on gun rights last year.
NPR NewsAn exonerated 'Central Park Five' member will win a seat on the New York City Council
Yusef Salaam was one of five Black and Latino teens who were wrongly imprisoned for raping a jogger in 1989 before their convictions were overturned in 2002.
NPR NewsIf Democrat Brandon Presley wins in Mississippi, it would buck 20 years of precedent
National Democrats think Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They're pouring millions to help challenger Brandon Presley — a public service commissioner with a famous last name.
NPR NewsThe largest musical instrument in the world is underground in a Virginia cave
Luray Caverns in Northern Virginia is celebrating 50 years of being a National Natural Landmark. It's also the place that holds the largest musical instrument in the world.
NPR NewsSyphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says
Unless mothers are treated during pregnancy, newborns can sicken, die or face lifelong disabilities. The CDC is urging public health providers to connect more people to testing and medication.
NPR NewsAntibiotics that fight deadly infections in babies are losing their power
New research finds that the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in Southeast Asia are only 50% effective at treating sepsis and meningitis in newborns. It's a cause for global concern.
NPR NewsNo Daddy Shark in sight: Zoo greets a cute shark pup after apparent parthenogenesis
What if the song "Baby Shark" stopped after just two stanzas? There's no Daddy Shark in sight at a Chicago-area zoo where an epaulette shark pup hatched this summer.
NPR NewsPortugal's prime minister resigns over a corruption investigation
António Costa asserted his innocence but said he must resign amid an investigation implicating members of his government.
NPR NewsDoes national politics trump all? Kentucky voters are about to find out.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who's challenging incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, is trying to turn the gubernatorial race into a referendum on national politics.
NPR NewsWhat is Gaza's Rafah crossing and why is it important?
The Rafah border crossing, operated by Egyptian authorities, is the only Gaza crossing not directly controlled by Israel. Now it is the only entry point for aid and exit point for those able to leave.
NPR NewsGaza's hospitals report growing threats from Israeli airstrikes
The Israeli military says that it has not hit any hospitals, but medical facilities are on its radar because it says Hamas is hiding in tunnels underneath medical facilities in Gaza.
NPR NewsAn elderly Jewish man dies after an altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters
Paul Kessler, 69, died of a head injury a day after the altercation, which California authorities haven't ruled out as a hate crime. Religious groups are urging people not to jump to conclusions.
NPR NewsAn Alabama mayor ended his life after a website showed pictures of him cross-dressing
F.L. "Bubba" Copeland said he was under an "internet attack" after an Alabama website published photos of him in women's clothing and makeup. His death puts a spotlight on media ethics.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Virginia elections
All 140 seats of the Virginia legislature are up for grabs this cycle. Voters are weighing in on whether they want to keep divided government.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Texas elections
Texas voters are casting their ballots on a variety of statewide races. Two mayoral races are also on the ballot this year in Uvalde and Houston.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Rhode Island elections
Rhode Island voters are casting ballots in two special state legislative elections.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Pennsylvania elections
Pennsylvania voters are casting ballots on a variety of statewide races.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Ohio elections
Voters are deciding whether to approve a measure that would amend Ohio's constitution to guarantee the right to an abortion.
NPR News2023 Results: Key New Jersey elections
New Jersey residents are voting for their state legislature this cycle.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Mississippi elections
National Democrats are increasingly convinced Mississippi incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They've poured millions to help his challenger, Brandon Presley.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Maine elections
Maine voters have a variety of ballot initiatives before them this cycle.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Kentucky elections
One of the most closely-watched races this cycle is in Kentucky. Incumbent Andy Beshear is a blue governor in a red state, running in a race where national politics has been made a primary issue.
NPR News2023 Results: Key Colorado elections
Colorado voters are faced with several ballot initiatives this cycle.