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Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters
by Elena Moore
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Officials say California is drought free — but water supply is still strained
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeffrey Mount, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, about drought conditions in California.
The House has a speaker, but infighting continues among the House GOP
by Claudia Grisales
House Republicans say they want to unite under a new speaker, but ongoing bickering and personal feuds threaten that goal.
Building in Arizona with no water
by Lauren Sommer
Local leaders near Phoenix are placing limits on where new homes can be built, with the goal of protecting long-term access to water. But there's a significant loophole.
Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection
by Deirdre Walsh
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election. Losing him in that seat is a major blow to Democrats' efforts to retain control of the senate.
Actors and studios make a deal to end Hollywood strikes
by Mandalit del Barco
Far from Gaza, the war between Israel and Hamas upends lives
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports from the occupied West Bank on how Israeli military and settlers hassle Palestinian farmers as they try to pick their olive harvest. The report takes a dramatic turn.
Schools across the U.S. are trying a 4-day week. Why? To retain teachers
by Sarah Gonzalez
Many school districts around the U.S. are moving to a four-day school week to retain teachers. Districts that don't want to raise taxes to pay teachers more are using the long weekend as an incentive.
How American Girl dolls became a part of American culture
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks about their new book Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl.
'The Future' asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Naomi Alderman on her new novel, The Future, which asks whether the giants of technology more likely to save humankind or accelerate its end.
Shopkeepers in Jerusalem face difficulties in sustaining their businesses
Shopkeepers are struggling to keep their businesses alive inside Jerusalem following the Oct. 7 attacks.
UAW sets its sights on unionizing foreign auto plants in the South
by Stephan Bisaha
After clinching deals with the Big 3 U.S. automakers, the UAW has a new target: to unionize plants that foreign automakers have set up in the South.
Democrats scored in Wednesday's elections
by Domenico Montanaro
Elections wrapped up across the country Wednesday night with some stunning results. Abortion showed its salience once again, more than a year after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.