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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Indiana Democratic Chairman John Zody about his party's final day on the campaign trail for this year's midterm elections.

It's been a year since the deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. In the past year, the tiny community — including survivors — has struggled to cope with what happened and why.

Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke have been trying to appeal to voters by using classic Texan foods and drinks, such as Whataburger and Shiner beer, in their campaigns.

Ahead of Election Day, first-time political campaign volunteers discuss why this was the year they decided to grab a clipboard and get involved in the elections happening around them.

John Hinckley Jr., who wounded then President Reagan and three others in a failed assassination attempt in 1981, will win unconditional release next year as part of a court settlement.

A team made up of the best male golfers in the U.S. is celebrating a dominating win Sunday in the Ryder Cup. The Americans tallied a record-setting number of points against the European team.

Gas stations across Great Britain are running dry due to a post-Brexit shortage of truck drivers. The government announced a plan to issue 5,000 temporary visas for truckers.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Lesley Blume about the struggle of the survivors of the Trinity nuclear test in 1945 — one locals didn't know was coming and caused serious health issues.

Colorado passed sweeping police reform laws after 2020's protests over the use of force by police. A year later, more than a dozen cops have been charged for crimes involving conduct.

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to a Gasparilla Music Festival program that gives refurbished instruments to dozens of local schools.

For decades, China exported better and cheaper stuff. But now China is experiencing a factory worker crunch that could lead to higher prices on exports. It's been a long time coming.

The Trump administration says it will be relentless with its sanctions against Iran until it's a "normal country," but still giving major importers of Iranian oil a chance to continue business without penalties.

The bright phenomenon was videoed above the coast of North Carolina on Friday night. Sightings were also reported in South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired Army Lt. Gen. James Dubik about the use of troops along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Latino voters lean heavily toward Democrats, and are expected to do so this year as President Trump has used immigration and dangers posed by immigrants as a way to motivate his supporters to vote.

Under the governor's executive order, all executive department employees are required to show proof of vaccination by Oct. 17. Up to 20% of state police employees reportedly are not vaccinated.

Senate Republicans are expected to block a vote to extend government funding and the raise the federal debt ceiling, increasing the odds of a government shutdown and a debt default in mid-October.

Quentin Baxter and Clay Ross mix gospel and R&B with Gullah music, which originated from the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who made their home in South Carolina's lowcountry.

With her new special, Seales hopes to cement her position as a trusted and thoughtful comedic voice that speaks to a demographic that she says has long been ignored: black women.

Every year, African-American members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club paint their faces black for the city's Mardi Gras celebrations. Now, they're facing calls to end the practice.

Lennox became the first female signee to J. Cole's Dreamville label in 2015. Now, with the release of her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, fans are showing up for her soulful sound and storytelling.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to comedian Aasif Mandvi, host of the Lost at The Smithsonian podcast, about the history behind the guitar Jose Feliciano used to perform at the 1968 World Series.

Award-winning Northern Irish band Snow Patrol is currently touring the United States. The group stopped by NPR to perform a few songs and chat about its latest album.

In the 1970s, Algebra Mothers earned a cult following in their native Detroit. Now they're enjoying newfound popularity with the release of past recordings.

After a drawn out fight with her record label, Good To Know is JoJo's first new album since 2016. "I found my power. And that feels so exhilarating and intoxicating," she says.