Macron is beating Le Pen in France's polls — but not by as much as 5 years ago
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
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Black Californians discuss the possibility of reparations in their state
California's Reparations Task Force voted to exclude some Black residents from eligibility. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to some Black Californians on how they view the possibility of reparations.
What this Sunday's election means for the future of France
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Sylvie Kauffmann, editorial director at Le Monde, about what France's election means for the future of the country.
Newly-released audio reveals that Kevin McCarthy supported ousting Trump after Jan. 6
House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy was recorded in January saying he'd advise then-President Trump to resign after Jan. 6. It raises questions about his future and relationship with Trump.
Florida is ending Disney's special tax district. Here's what comes next
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to reporter Nick Papantonis of WFTV about the effect that revoking Disney's special tax district will have on local taxpayers.
DeSantis wanted to punish Disney. Repealing its tax status may hurt taxpayers instead
Orange and Osceola counties could take on a massive debt held by Disney now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill revoking Disney World's special regulatory status.
Why France's presidential election matters far beyond its borders
Sunday's contest has implications for the spread of far-right ideology, France's relationship with the rest of Europe and the country's posture toward Russia.
Winston-Salem prepares first solar panel project for city-owned buildings
The City of Winston-Salem is investing in solar power to help meet future clean energy goals. The first project is slated for one of its main downtown facilities.
This weekend's Michigan GOP convention marks a key moment for election denialism
Republicans in Michigan will decide whether to nominate candidates for secretary of state and state attorney general who believe the 2020 election was stolen.
In an effort to make schools greener, the White House is offering billions of dollars
From solar panels to electric buses — the Biden Administration wants to make it easier for schools to tap more than $5.5 billion for climate-friendly upgrades.