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Judge Janet Protasiewicz points at former Justice Dan Kelly during a debate Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the State Bar Center in Madison, Wis.

In a supreme court race like no other, Wisconsin's political future is up for grabs

7:42pm April 02, 2023

by Shawn Johnson

So much in Wisconsin could depend on a single seat on the state Supreme Court. Tuesday's winner will determine the court's sway and could change the state's abortion rights and redistricting.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race breaks records

6:00pm April 02, 2023

by Shawn Johnson

The race for one seat on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court is unlike any other so far. It has broken national spending records and could decide the future of abortion and redistricting in the state.

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Manhattan Criminal Court is seen in New York, Friday, March. 31, 2023.

What to know about Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's criminal case

1:35pm April 02, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

A veteran of the New York trial court system, Merchan is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions — particularly those involving Trump and his associates.

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Disney claims a small victory in its dispute with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

10:06am April 02, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Matt Belloni of Puck News about Disney's efforts to outmaneuver Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Border towns are facing record levels of migration

7:56am April 02, 2023

by Joel Rose

The fire that killed at least 39 migrants in Ciudad Juárez revealed how border towns are struggling with record levels of migration — and U.S. border policies that push more people back to Mexico.

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Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested on charges of assault and harassment

7:56am April 02, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

It's been a week since actor Jonathan Majors was arrested on assault and harassment charges. The Army has pulled recruiting ads featuring Majors, while Hollywood has yet to respond to the allegations.

Trump supporters gathered outside his Mar-a-Lago home to protest his indictment

7:56am April 02, 2023

by Wilkine Brutus

Supporters and critics of former President Trump gathered outside his Florida home at Mar-a-lago after hearing news that he was indicted on 34 counts related to business fraud.

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Mass shootings are changing the way police operate

7:56am April 02, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Pete Kraska a Professor of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University - about how mass shootings are changing the way police operate.

A North Atlantic right whale is seen in 2018 feeding in Cape Cod bay off the coast of Plymouth, Mass. As many as 70 right whales were seen in the area on Friday.

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Up to 70 North Atlantic right whales were spotted in Cape Cod Bay

5:00am April 02, 2023

by Emma Bowman

As many as 70 of the endangered whales were seen feeding off the Massachusetts coast on Friday. Fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales exist in the world.

Damage from a late-night tornado is seen in Sullivan, Ind., Saturday. Multiple deaths were reported in the area following the storm.

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Death toll rises to 21 after tornadoes sweep across the South and the Midwest

6:44pm April 01, 2023

by Juliana Kim

The powerful storm system spread destruction in several states. In Illinois, one person died and 28 were hurt after a theater roof caved in during a concert.