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Inflation is a top-of-mind issue for many Americans during this year's presidential election, and the strain of high prices is being felt particularly hard by people raising children.

Oregon's state legislature voted to reverse a measure that decriminalized personal drug use. What does the Oregon experiment and its likely overhaul mean in the wider context of the U.S. war on drugs?

President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.

Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, who until recently served as the first deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu in a Cabinet shakeup.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Washington's role in securing one of the largest prisoner swaps between the U.S., its allies and Russia since the Cold War ended.

How are voters in swing states, like Pennsylvania, thinking about the first woman of color to run at the top of the ticket? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Lyons with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about Vice President Kamala Harris' prospects to unite the party.

The relentless series of storms caused deaths or damage from the Plains to Canada to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power and air conditioning during days of sweltering heat.

Nevada is a crucial state in the presidential elections due to close competition for 270 electoral votes. And, the United Nations is convening to discuss the world's most significant crises.

JD Vance and Tim Walz will have their first vice presidential debate tonight as both parties aim to win over swing state voters. And, Israel invades Lebanon for the first time since 2006.

Several stations used by boaters, divers, researchers and meteorologists as a critical tool to understand sea surface conditions are becoming derelict and decommissioned, leaving those who rely on them, in the dark.

The Artist became the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood's highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago. The film's lead actor Jean Dujardin also took home an Academy award for best actor while Michel Hazanavicius, the film's director, also won.

Why does Iowa dominate the political conversation every four years around this time, and how do the caucuses even work? Let's explore why they matter in 2024.

Non-alcoholic spirit sales grew more than 100% in the last year. So for the annual All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we're visiting a completely alcohol-free bar in D.C.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Alexander Yui, Taiwan's top diplomat to the U.S., about the tensions with Beijing. Taiwan is preparing for the possibility of war with China.

Since the war started on Oct. 7, 25,105 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, while another 62,681 have been wounded, the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip said.

Advocates have been pushing the federal government for years on the work permit issue, but the administration is negotiating with Senate Republicans a compromise that would enforce stricter immigration policies to secure more money for Ukraine and Israel.

At least 68 people were killed by an Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials said Sunday, while the number of Israeli soldiers killed in combat over the weekend rose to 17.

Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.

The podcasting world faced layoffs, retrenchment, and cancellations in 2023, but amidst the turmoil, "If Books Could Kill," "You Didn't See Nothin" and "The Retrievals" topped the list of offerings.

Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.

NPR'S Andrew Limbong talks to Rodney Carmichael about rapper 21 Savage's new album, American Dream.

A storm packing heavy rain was sweeping through the Northeast early Wednesday, while winter weather brought tornadoes in the Midwest and South, flood threats in Florida and blizzards in the Northwest.

Widespread police brutality under Hosni Mubarak helped fuel the uprising of 2011. But two years later, many say the police have begun to act like armed gangs, meting out collective punishment in restive areas. The police say they are the victims, under attack by anti-government protesters.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Washington Post sports reporter Ava Wallace about highlights from the 2024 Wimbledon Championships.