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Six Republicans vie for their party's nomination in the race for Indiana governor
by Brandon Smith
Indiana has its first competitive gubernatorial primary in 20 years. U.S. Sen. Mike Braun leads the crowded field of Republicans, but polling shows a high percentage of voters are undecided.
Concern Grows After Internationally Known Saudi Commentator Goes Missing
by Jackie Northam
A prominent U.S.-based Saudi journalist has gone missing in Istanbul after visiting the Saudi consulate there. It raises concern he's caught up in the Kingdom's crackdown on free speech.
People Around The Country Are Pushing For More Information About Drinking Water
by Annie Ropeik
Communities around the country are grappling with a new kind of chemical pollution in their drinking water. The science and regulation around it aren't settled, leaving some people frustrated and in limbo.
How The Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Is Playing Out In Montana's Senate Race
by Eric Whitney
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is playing out in Senate races around the country, including Montana, where Republicans hope the issue will help them unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester.
Kavanaugh's Former Yale Classmate Explains Why He Withdrew His Support
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mark Osler, a former law school classmate of Brett Kavanaugh, who revoked support for the judge following his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
How The New North American Trade Deal Will Affect The Automotive Industry
The new North American trade agreement will impact the automotive industry if approved by Congress. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Wilson from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association about how.
Debate Over How The U.K. Should Leave The EU Continues 2 Years After Vote
by Frank Langfitt
British Prime Minister Theresa May will address her Conservative Party conference Wednesday. There's no sign of an agreement between the U.K. and the EU over Brexit, with the deadline two weeks away.
Kansas City Mayoral Candidate Jason Kander Drops Out, Citing PTSD
by Quil Lawrence
Jason Kander, an Army veteran and former Missouri secretary of state, dropped out of the race for Kansas City mayor on Tuesday, citing his struggles with PTSD.
Supreme Court Grapples With Difficult Death Penalty Question
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court has ruled that a convicted killer has to have a "rational understanding" of why they're being executed. But what of someone with dementia, who doesn't remember even committing the crime?