Disappointment With Both Parties A Major Factor In Midterm Elections
General disgust with both parties and the president have been key ingredients in this year's midterm elections.
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Supreme Court Case Tests Status Of Jerusalem
Can U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem list Israel as their place of birth on their passports? A 12-year-old boy is contesting the U.S. position that no one has sovereignty over the city.
What If The Senate Isn't Decided On Election Day?
The election outlook is promising for the GOP. But there are a few scenarios that could have America waiting well beyond Nov. 4 to know which party controls the Senate.
5 Things To Know About The 2014 Midterm Election
The balance of power in the House and Senate could be upended with Tuesday's vote. We break down some of the key themes and offer a few predictions.
Dallas Nurse Who Survived Ebola Gets Her Dog Back
Nina Pham, the nurse who became the first person to contract the deadly Ebola virus on American soil, was reunited with her dog after the animal left quarantine in Dallas Saturday.
Woman In Street Harassment Video: 'I Do Not Feel Safe Right Now'
Actress Shoshana Roberts says she has received several violent threats because of her role in a widely watched anti-street harassment PSA. Still, she says, she doesn't regret raising the issue.
For Palestinians, A Bridge-Building Bus Trip To Israel Turns Sour
The constant friction between Israelis and Palestinians has taken its toll on "normalization" efforts between the two sides. Nowadays, many Palestinians consider it a dirty word.
Election Night Eating: A Tasting Menu For What's At Stake
NPR's politics team is hosting an election night party Tuesday. But you can't have a party without good grub. So we've put together a menu inspired by the politics in play.
Women Increasingly Pick Brains Over Looks In Choosing Egg Donors
As using egg donors becomes more common, women are more likely to choose donors based on smarts and athletic skill rather than trying to have a child who will look like just them.
Ebola Design Challenge Says Yes To The Wedding Dress Designer
There were engineers. And virologists. And one wedding dress designer. Together, they're trying to devise a better design for protective gear worn by health workers in the Ebola ward.