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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.
Unemployment has fallen to 3.5%, matching the lowest level in half a century
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to just 3.5%, matching the lowest level in half a century. The overall job market remains tight.
Why we can — and cannot — collect rainwater in places like California
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrew Fisher, a professor and hydrogeologist, about why we can — and cannot — collect rainwater in places like California.
Fame came early for Reggaeton star Nicky Jam, and he admits he wasn't ready for it
by Enrique Rivera
Nicky Jam was one of Reggaeton's first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. In recent years, he's made a return to music, among other creative ventures.
Congress and the history of disfunction
Pundits, politicians and journalists are apt to call this chaotic congressional moment unprecedented. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with historian John Farrell about whether that is true.
The NFL finds itself in uncharted territory as the regular season ends this weekend
After the shocking cardiac arrest of Damar Hamlin on Monday, the NFL will try and play games this weekend, but will not finish the game in which he collapsed.
Meet some of the European Elvis impersonators competing to be crowned "King"
The world's top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned "King" this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.
The ongoing quest for accountability two years after the Jan. 6 riot
Two years ago, rioters who supported Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in order to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It has taken time to hold people accountable.
Heavier, curvy stones can give surprising results in skipping, physicists say
A new study suggests larger, curvy rocks can yield impressive throws when skipping stones on water.
Damar Hamlin's home community is rallying for their 'role model'
by Julia Zenkevich
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin grew up in suburban Pittsburgh and played there through college. His community is celebrating him as a person who has an impact on and off the field.
The latest on the storm that has knocked out power to tens of thousands in California
by Eric Westervelt
An atmospheric river, bringing heavy rain and winds, hit California. The large storm is also causing flooding in both the northern and southern parts of the state.
Biden shares his border security plan ahead of trip to Mexico
by Tamara Keith
President Biden laid out his vision on border security ahead of a trip next week to the southern U.S. border and talks with Mexico.
Former Pope Benedict XVI's funeral was held at the Vatican
by Sylvia Poggioli
Former Pope Benedict XVI was buried at the Vatican Thursday after his funeral, bringing an end to an unprecedented decade in which a reigning pope lived side by side with his predecessor.