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Democrats sweep key races across the country
Democrats celebrated major victories in key races across the country Tuesday night, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as New York City's closely watched mayoral race.
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Analyst Larry Sabato talks about Tuesday's election results and what they mean
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses the issues and influences that defined Tuesday's election wins and losses with University of Virginia political analyst Larry Sabato.
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Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, talks about Tuesday's win
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, defeating her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She joins NPR to talk about becoming Virginia's first woman governor.
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Rep. Mikie Sherrill talks about becoming New Jersey's next governor
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey's next governor, defeating a Trump-backed Republican challenger Tuesday. NPR speaks to her about the win.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
