It would be hard for Virginia's race for governor to be any closer
A win for Democrats means adding to the power they've built over the last few years. A win for Republicans means putting a stop to that.
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Supreme Court justices seem to tilt toward abortion providers in Texas
In arguments Monday, the court heard challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and abortion providers over the controversial law that has the effect of banning most abortions in Texas.
As they elect a governor, Virginia voters show how all politics have become national
Arguments over race, the pandemic and the impact on schools have taken center stage. Democrats fight back voter disaffection as a Republican candidate gains traction in a state that's trended blue.
Israel's energy minister couldn't enter COP26 because of wheelchair inaccessibility
Energy minister Karine Elharrar says she was taken to several entrances on Monday, the first full day of the conference, but was unable to get inside from any of them.
Sen. Manchin says he's not ready to back Biden's $1.75 trillion budget package
The West Virginia Democrat raised concerns about debt and inflation and instead urged House lawmakers to approve a separate bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Ambassador on how U.S. will respond to climate change differently following COP26
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, about commitments to addressing climate change in light of the COP26 Conference.
Biden's stalled climate policies back home may undercut U.S. influence at COP26
President Biden has pledged urgent action on the "existential threat" of climate change. But his struggles to get his plan through Congress may undercut U.S. influence at a global climate summit.
As vaccine mandate kicks in, 91% of New York City employees have had at least 1 shot
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is claiming victory as enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins for all city workers. As of Monday, 91% of the city's workforce has had at least one shot.
Huma Abedin's admiration for mentor Hillary Clinton is on full display in 'Both/And'
Abedin also reflects on her marriage to former Rep. Anthony Weiner, writing: "[Clinton] said that she did not believe I should pay a professional price for what was ultimately my husband's mistake."
The issues that are resonating with Virginia voters ahead of gubernatorial election
Ahead of Tuesday's much-watched and very tight gubernatorial election in Virginia, we hear from voters about what issues are resonating with them — whether local, national or both.