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Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
by Mikaela Lefrak
Some cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.
How a man's sorrowful public piano song helped console many in China
by John Ruwitch
In a country where open expressions of sorrow can be interpreted as political, Peng Haitao's piano performance in public strikes a chord with many in China.
Secretary of State Blinken may be headed to Ukraine as counter-offensive continues
by Brian Mann
Ukrainian media are reporting that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way there as Ukraine's counter-offensive continues to grind forward.
Critic's Corner: Reviewing Mexican-American singer songwriter DannyLux
by Anamaria Artemisa Sayre
Alt Latino podcast host Anamaria Sayre reviews the latest work from Mexican-American singer songwriter DannyLux.
Alabama's rejected congressional map dilutes Black voters' political power
A panel of three federal judges has struck down Alabama's latest map of congressional election districts for not following a court order to comply with the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Canadian hydro-electricity will go to U.S. amid Canada's demand for renewable energy
by Emma Jacobs
Construction is underway on transmission lines from Canada to power millions of homes in northeastern states in the U.S. — but delivering renewable energy to the U.S. comes at a cost for Canada.
Impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway
by Julian Aguilar
Ken Paxton faces 20 charges, including obstruction of justice, conspiracy, abuse of office and bribery — mostly involving his relationship with an Austin real estate developer and campaign donor.
Oil company plans to have machines suck carbon from the sky — as it still makes oil
by Camila Domonoske
The American oil company Occidental Petroleum is building machines to suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and inject it underground. Is the technology meant to save the planet or the oil industry?
Judges strike down another Alabama congressional map over Voting Rights Act violation
A panel of three federal judges struck down Alabama's latest congressional districting plan. Neither this map nor a prior version had more than one district with a majority Black population.
'Safe storage' helps keep suicidal gun owners from using their weapons
by Aaron Bolton
Gun owners in psychiatric crisis can lower their risk of suicide by temporarily storing their guns at a gun store or with family or friends. But "safe storage" is easier in theory than practice.
NPR CEO John Lansing will leave in December, capping a tumultuous year
by David Folkenflik
McConnell prepares for a busy month amid scrutiny over his ability to lead
by Kelsey Snell
Senators are back to work in Washington, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., despite intense scrutiny around his health and ability to lead.