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Abortion will be protected in the Maryland state constitution
Abortion is already legal in Maryland. Passing the amendment means that voters have made it much more difficult for lawmakers to restrict abortion in the future.
NPR NewsNPR NewsProject 2025 keeps coming up this election. What is it?
Project 2025 refers to a controversial plan drafted by the conservative Heritage Foundation to overhaul the U.S. government.
NPR NewsFlorida recreational marijuana measure falls short
The policy would have authorized the state’s medical marijuana growers and retailers to sell to consumers.
NPR NewsFlorida amendment to expand abortion access fails. A six-week ban remains
The vote faced a 60-percent threshold and the failure leaves abortion banned across most of the south beyond six weeks of pregnancy – when many still don’t realize they’re pregnant.
NPR NewsNorth Carolina’s Josh Stein wins race for governor over Mark Robinson
Stein is the current attorney general and he noted his work winning opioid settlements. But it was controversy over Robinson’s inflammatory rhetoric that dominated the race.
NPR NewsFBI reports new hoax videos, after warnings that Russia is trying to undermine election
The FBI says three statements claiming to be from the agency are in fact a hoax. America's geopolitical adversaries have been active in trying to influence the election.
NPR NewsWhich states are swing states? Here are the results to watch this year
Seven states have been the focus for pollsters and campaigns in this presidential election: The "Blue Wall" and the Sun Belt.
NPR NewsWhich states are swing states? Here are the results to watch this year
Seven states have been the focus for pollsters and campaigns in this presidential election: The "Blue Wall" and the Sun Belt.
NPR NewsJim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, flipping seat for Republicans
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has won the state’s open Senate seat, according to a race call by the Associated Press, giving Republicans a boost in their fight to regain control of the chamber.
NPR NewsHurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean Sea and expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico
An active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season continues as Rafael strengthens into a category 1 storm. It's expected to batter Cayman Islands and Cuba before swinging into the Gulf of Mexico.
NPR NewsYou've heard of swing states. Here are 7 swing counties to watch
Here seven counties to watch — one in each swing state — that might give some idea how the race is going and why one candidate or the other won:
NPR NewsRepublican Mike Braun wins Indiana governor’s race
The first-term senator’s campaign pitch centered on his experience starting and growing an auto parts business into a multi-million-dollar company.
NPR NewsPhotos: See what Election Day looked like across the country
The final day of election season is coming to an end as polling stations around the U.S. close. See what Election Day looked like across the country.
NPR NewsHours are extended for certain Georgia polling places after threats
Voting hours have been extended by up to 45 minutes at five locations in Georgia's Fulton County, after hoax bomb threats that officials tied to Russian sources.
NPR NewsHours are extended for certain Georgia polling places after threats
Voting hours have been extended by up to 45 minutes at five locations in Georgia's Fulton County, after hoax bomb threats that officials tied to Russian sources.
NPR NewsFollow NPR for 2024 election night coverage
Tune in to NPR starting at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 5 as polls begin to close, and stay with us throughout the night as results come in.
NPR NewsBaby black-footed ferrets first to be born to a cloned mom
Black-footed ferrets are one of the most endangered mammals in North America with only an estimated 370 in the wild, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
NPR NewsVoters could make recreational weed legal in a majority of U.S. states
Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88% of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.
NPR NewsBenjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement.
NPR NewsBaby Haggis is the new Moo Deng: A pygmy hippo is born in Edinburgh
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo announced their own tiny pygmy hippo, named Haggis, was born Oct. 30. The newborn, female calf is "doing well," according to zoo staff.
NPR NewsWho does Russia want in Washington?
Russia's Vladimir Putin says he endorses Vice President Harris, with a wink and a nod. “Russia likes that Donald Trump says he wants to improve relations between America and Russia,” one expert says.
NPR NewsResults: A number of states have ballot measures about voting
A number of states — including Arizona, Montana and Nevada — are voting on far-reaching changes to how their elections are run.
NPR NewsHow are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off
Tech platforms have stepped back from many of the more aggressive measures they took to curb the spread of election rumors and falsehoods four years ago. But some platforms still have safeguards.
NPR NewsGOP strategist explains Trump's possible path to the White House
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rob Burgess about former President Donald Trump's messaging and possible path to the White House.
NPR NewsThe week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget
After a storm devastated parts of eastern Spain last week, survivors are becoming impatient at the steady government rescue efforts. On Sunday, it all went down in the town of Paiporta.
NPR NewsEverything you need to know on Election Day. And, how to reduce political stress
It's Election Day and both presidential candidates have concluded their campaigns. Here's everything you need to know including how NPR calls the races. And, advice on reducing political stress.
NPR NewsPeople in Guam vote in another presidential race, hoping their voices will be heard
Even though Guam doesn't have a say in the presidential election, its citizens still come out and vote for the country they love.
NPR NewsControl of the White House and Congress rest on voters' decisions
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington state, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, about issues voters will consider Election Day.
NPR NewsStressed at work over the election? 3 ways to minimize political tension on the job
Political disagreements have sent workplace incivility to an all-time high this year, costing employers some $2 billion per day in lost productivity. Here’s how to cut down on watercooler fights over today’s election – and its aftermath.
NPR NewsVice presidents often run for president. Making it there has been a leap
While the office of vice president is the second-highest position in the government, making it to the Oval Office has historically been a leap.