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Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer
The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.
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NPR NewsNPR NewsDemocrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania
Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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NPR NewsGreetings from Johannesburg, South Africa, where spring bursts with jacaranda blooms
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
NPR News5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history
The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.
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NPR NewsSpanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she'll defy Trump's 'bad policies'
Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she's ready to push back on President Trump's "bad policies" for the sake of Virginians.
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NPR NewsMikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want 'leadership' in face of Trump's challenges
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.
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NPR NewsFEMA promised funds to tsunami-proof an Oregon hospital. That money is MIA
The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money.
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NPR NewsProsecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams
Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate.
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NPR NewsHere are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people.
NPR NewsYes, Trump's tariffs are raising billions -- but at a steep economic cost
Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help.
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NPR NewsThe government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares
As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.
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NPR NewsFrom Abigail to Zohran, here's what you need to know about the 2025 elections
Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.
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NPR NewsAir traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on
The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.
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NPR NewsHow an enduring debate over healthcare sparked a now record-long shutdown
At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010.
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NPR NewsIowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state's abortion ban part of the problem?
Iowa ranks last among states for the number of OB-GYNS per capita. State legislators are trying to recruit more, but some doctors say the state's strict abortion ban is partially to blame.
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NPR NewsSupreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs
The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency.
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NPR NewsTrump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has decided to nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator, months after withdrawing the tech billionaire's nomination because of concerns about his political leanings.
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NPR NewsTrump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat
The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people.
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NPR NewsCalifornia voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party's biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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NPR NewsMamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
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NPR NewsRep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.
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NPR NewsDemocrat Spanberger wins Virginia governor race with message on DOGE, cost of living
Spanberger, a former congresswoman, flips the governor's mansion from red to blue after campaigning against the Trump administration's federal layoffs and tariffs.
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NPR News'Teen Vogue' is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid off
Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.
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NPR NewsWorsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25
Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October. Health officials urge customers to dispose of them and clean their fridges.
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NPR NewsWith MAHA on the rise, traditional public health regroups
Public health leaders convene in Washington, D.C. this week to defend their vision for America's health, and look ahead for how to rebuild after the Trump administration's attacks on the system.
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NPR NewsWhy the DOJ's cases against Trump for election interference never came to a jury
Injustice authors Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis say following Jan. 6, the cases against the former president were stymied by the FBI's desire to preserve its independence from politics.
NPR NewsFormer Vice President Dick Cheney dies. And, Election Day races to watch
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. And, today, voters in New York, Virginia and New Jersey choose new leaders in key races.
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NPR NewsMeet the Austrian nuns who fled a care home to break into their old convent
Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.
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NPR NewsFormer Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice president in American history, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. He was 84 years old.
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NPR NewsPresident Trump facing a number of domestic challenges this week
After a week aboard, President Trump will confront a swirl of domestic challenges this week: pivotal elections in several states, Supreme Court tariff arguments and the ongoing government shutdown.
