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Politics Democrats had a big night. Here are 5 takeaways from the 2025 elections Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party. Domenico Montanaro
National Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos. Joel Rose
Politics Morning news brief Democrats win gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, California voters approve a new congressional map. A Martínez
Animals Reports of bird flu in farm animals raise concerns about the virus Cases of bird flu have been reported in farm animals across the country. While there are no human cases, some are concerned the shutdown and cuts to federal resources have us flying in the dark. Will Stone
Law & Courts Indiana University facing lawsuit after claims it tried to censor student newspaper Indiana University's student newspaper is at the center of a lawsuit by its former advisor who says he was fired by the administration because he stood up against censorship. Ethan Sandweiss
Politics Democrats win governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia Among the first statewide votes since President Trump returned for a second term, two Democrats have won the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Joe Hernandez
World 'We wanna live in peace': Attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters leave them in fear The number of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters is at a five-year high. Groves have been vandalized, and many farmers are too frightened to collect their olives. Daniel Estrin
Health Care Medicare patients who rely on telehealth left in limbo because of government shutdown Medicare patients have embraced telehealth -- it's convenient and efficient. But many can't get it during the government shutdown. Yuki Noguchi
National U.S. ranchers test high-tech, wildlife-friendly alternatives to barbed wire Barbed wire shaped the American West, but it kills, injures and blocks migrating wildlife. Some ranchers are trying high-tech alternatives that could reduce the need for it.
Politics Zohran Mamdani wins historic New York City mayoral race Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, will be the next mayor of New York City. NPR's A Martinez speaks to WNYC'S Brigid Bergin about the race that energized young voters and the challenges he faces. A Martínez