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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Fla. Gov. DeSantis' redistricting plan is being challenged in federal court
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces a legal challenge to a congressional map he pushed through the legislature. Voting rights groups say the map targets Black voters and violates the Constitution.
A possible government shutdown is days away with few solutions being discussed
Congress is back in session to try to come to some kind of budget agreement to prevent the government from shutting down at the end of the week.
Biden and Trump to visit picketing autoworkers during historic strike
NPR's Michel Martin talks to professor Jefferson Cowie of Vanderbilt University about President Biden and former President Donald Trump both planning to visit picketing autoworkers in Detroit.
Federal wildland firefighters are facing a sudden pay cut
by Ximena Bustillo
Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.
Tigist Asefa makes history at the Berlin marathon
The 26-year-old Ethiopian athlete ran the 26.2 miles in a time of 2:11:53 — beating the previous women's world record by more than 2 minutes.
Gaspar Cassadó died in 1966, but the mystery around his missing music endures
by Oliva Hampton
American cellist Katie Tertell is raising awareness of Catalan composer Gaspar Cassadó, long overshadowed by his onetime teacher Pablo Casals, while premiering and recording works.
Rep. Kim says he'll challenge Sen. Menendez in New Jersey's Democratic primary
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Andy Kim about his campaign to run for the state's U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, who was indicted on federal corruption charges.
A canister of asteroid samples for NASA to study lands safely in Utah
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A space capsule with dirt and rocks collected from an asteroid has returned safely to Earth. Scientists eagerly anticipate what the samples could tell them about Earth's origins and the galaxy.
Haley Van Voorhis is first woman, who isn't a kicker, to play in a NCAA football game
Haley Van Voorhis, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound junior, registered a quarterback hurry in the first quarter of Division III Shenandoah University's 48-7 home win over Juniata College on Saturday.
Iran faces pressure for its treatment of women. The president's wife defends it
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, about why Iran's ruling establishment won't compromise on compulsory headscarves.