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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
An artist transforms the iconic, scraggly Joshua tree into sound
by Christopher Intagliata
Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument.
A bill in New York looks to update 'antiquated' alcohol laws
by Ava Pukatch
The New York legislature is considering undoing a prohibition-era law that allows local governments to opt-out of alcohol sales. Some communities say the state is interfering with local control.
A decade-old scandal in the U.K. haunts CEO of 'Washington Post'
by David Folkenflik
The Washington Post CEO's past actions are coming under severe scrutiny in a British court as he seeks to turn around the financially troubled U.S. newspaper.
Chef Alisa Reynolds' soul food has launched her onto the national stage
NPR's Ailsa Chang steps into the kitchen with James Beard semifinalist Alisa Reynolds, who runs a tiny soul food spot in Los Angeles — where the chef says she offers "evolved nostalgia."
Louisiana considers law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
by Molly Ryan
Louisiana might pass a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. It's a move a few other states have considered after a court decision about religion.
There are now 25 states with bans on trans health care for minors
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says "Congress needs to act" on AI regulation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about a new "global AI safety network."
Genetic analysis explores the influence of African ancestry in brain disease risk
by Jon Hamilton
A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's.
The damage after severe storms and tornadoes in Iowa
by Frank Morris
Several people were killed in Greenfield, Iowa, a town about 55 miles southwest of Des Moines. Severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas in the Midwest on Tuesday.
How political stances on abortion have shifted — for Biden, Trump and voters
We've covered how former president Donald Trump's stance on abortion rights has shifted over the years – and so has President Joe Biden's. So how do voters feel about them on this issue?