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Elections
In a purple Pacific Northwest pocket, three Latina candidates face tough House races
The Pacific Northwest is often presumed be an easy win for Democrats, but down-ballot races are actually a much stronger shade of purple. And it makes for a series of pretty close contests.
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Politics
Watch live: Harris and Trump face off in first presidential debate
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Politics
Watch live: Biden addresses nation after dropping out of presidential race
President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation at 5 p.m. West Coast time. Watch NPR's live video of the event below.
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Crime
Former President Trump found guilty in historic New York criminal case
The jury has found Donald Trump guilty of 34 counts falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Prosecutors argued that impacted the election outcome.
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Photos: See the Northern lights from rare, solar storm
A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids.
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National
Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case
The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate.
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Politics
Watch live: President Biden's State of the Union speech
President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Thursday night at 6 p.m. PT, a speech where he will make his case for a second term in office.
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Health
Introducing Lost Patients
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World
Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoing
Negotiators have been trying to reach a deal on a temporary cease-fire to to move hostages held in Gaza out of the territory. President Biden says he's optimistic the cease-fire could begin in a week.
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Health
Global wishes for 2024: Pay for family leave. Empower Black men. Respect rural voices
We asked leaders in global health and development to share their wishes for the new year. Here's what they hope will happen in the year ahead.