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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
News brief: mail-in ballots, Indian child welfare case, migrants barred from Italy
Mail-in voting might keep election night from being results night. Supreme Court takes up Indian Child Welfare Act and adoption. Italy's new government is taking a hard line on Mediterranean migrants.
One of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races is in Pennsylvania
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey is retiring. If Democrats win his seat, it could help them keep their thin majority in the Senate. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is running against TV's Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Sen. Mark Kelly is in a tough Senate reelection bid in swing state Arizona
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly about his campaign and his close contest with Republican opponent Blake Masters. Kelly at times has criticized President Biden.
When dogs go missing in a Washington county there's a good chance they'll be found
With more than 34,000 members, the Facebook group Lost Dogs of King County has a 92% success rate for reunions. The group's founder says happy reunions are rewarding for dogs, cats and people.
Delaware Lottery says a woman claimed 2 6-figure prizes on the same day
The woman first won $100,000. To celebrate, she bought more tickets and won a $300,000 prize. With some more winning ticket, she could buy Twitter.
Netflix's new season of 'The Crown' debuts at a controversial moment
Season 5 of the Netflix drama begins streaming Wednesday, and offers sordid details from the life of a younger Prince Charles — just as the real-life Charles has begun his reign as king.
Philippine investigators say suspended prison chief ordered killing of radio host
by Julie McCarthy
The Philippines has been rocked by news that the highest ranking official in the country's correction bureau has been charged with the murder of a high-profile radio host.
Italy says dozens of migrants stuck on a ship near its coast aren't welcome
Italy's new right-wing government is taking a harder line on migrants picked up by rescue boats in the Mediterranean — blocking men from leaving the ships.
Folgers is trying to be cool — but it has a problem with its reputation
by Alina Selyukh
Folgers is the biggest seller of ground coffee in the U.S., but it has to confront a painful realization: its reputation isn't great. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Nov. 2, 2022.)
A large turnout of Black voters in Milwaukee could help Democrats' cause
by H.J. Mai
African Americans make up 6.8% of Wisconsin's population. In Milwaukee, Black people comprise nearly 40% of all residents. High Black voter turnout in the state's largest city is key for Democrats.
Michigan lawmakers are considering changing the state's official bird
by Patrick Shea
Michigan's state bird is the American robin, but one lawmaker says it's time for a change. There is bipartisan support for the Kirtland's Warbler to represent the state.