Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest
Several tornadoes struck Missouri overnight, destroying homes and leaving at least three dead in the state. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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South And West Continue Rapid Growth, According To New Population Data
The fastest growing cities are in Arizona, Texas, Washington and North Carolina. Columbus, Ohio, is the only Midwestern city in the top 15 fastest-growing populations.
Low-Key Election Supervisors' Meeting Takes On New Dimension
Florida's 67 election supervisors are meeting after it was revealed that two counties had their election systems hacked in 2016. They are discussing how to secure systems for next year's elections.
8th-Grader From Texas Wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
Three finalists competed Wednesday to take home the title at the National Geographic Bee. The winner is Nihar Janga of Texas, who was a GeoBee finalist in 2018.
Lawmakers Briefed On U.S. Negotiations With The Taliban
The U.S. envoy on Afghanistan is updating Congress on his talks with the Taliban, while Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.S. says her government is still being left out.
Could Trump's Plan Of Merit-Based Immigration Work In The U.S.?
NPR's Noel King talks to Mireille Paquet, professor of political science at Concordia University in Montreal, about how effective merit-based immigration has been on Canada's immigration system.
How The Fight For Religious Freedom Has Fallen Victim To The Culture Wars
Disputes over LGBT rights and religion's role in public life have derailed a previously non-partisan movement.
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship To U.S. Has Been Found
The Clotilda carried 110 people from present-day Benin to the shores of Mobile in 1860, despite the import of slaves being illegal. Researchers told their descendants about the discovery first.
Many Are Replacing Disability Checks With Paychecks
The nation's disability rolls swelled during the Great Recession. But more disabled people are now finding work, and employers are more willing to make allowances, thanks to the tight job market.
Arizona Prisons Urged To Reverse Ban On 'Chokehold' Book
State officials view the book as being potentially "detrimental to the safe, secure and orderly operation" of prison facilities. The book looks at how the criminal justice system affects black men.