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America's views on inauguration
by Ari Shapiro
With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways.
Animals at the Phoenix Zoo enjoy ice in the extreme heat
Extreme heat isn't just hard on humans, which is why the Phoenix zoo delivers ice to grateful animals to keep them healthy and happy.
Wall Drug relies on tourism to keep its doors open for the locals who need it
by Arielle Zionts
Wall, South Dakota, has 700 residents -- its drug store is visited by 2 million people a year. Wall Drug, which is a functioning pharmacy, is huge tourist attraction near Badlands National Park.
Can Biden delegates vote for Harris?
When Americans vote in a primary, they’re technically voting for delegates to support the candidate the voter chose. Then those delegates are sent to their party’s convention to vote.
'Never-Trumper' Republican strategist on how the election is about to change
NPR’S Ari Shapiro talks with Republican strategist and self-described "never-Trumper" Sarah Longwell about how President Biden dropping out of the race will reshape the election.
A look at Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on immigration
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Vicepresident Harris was tasked to address the roots of mass migration to the U.S. Some of her actions have sparked backlash from across the political spectrum.
Severe drought in Ethiopia has forced people to find new ways to grow food
by Willem Marx
In Ethiopia, millions are suffering from malnutrition after repeated droughts and flash floods in recent years. The severity of the drought in some regions has communities learning new ways to adapt.
Sen. Tim Kaine calls Biden's decision to withdraw 'patriotic'
by Andrew Limbong
Sen. Tim Kaine has been calling for President Biden to step down from the presidential race for weeks, now he's endorsing Vice President Harris.
International reaction to President Biden's exit from 2024 race
by Mary Louise Kelly
Former BBC North American Editor looks at what Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race means for American allies and adversaries.
What does President Biden's announcement mean for the GOP?
by Andrew Limbong
Conservative strategist Scott Jennings talks with NPR's Andrew Limbong about what President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race means for the GOP.
Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz on the way forward for Democrats
by Mary Louise Kelly
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz discusses with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly the path forward for the Democratic party following President Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election.
A presidential historian weighs in on Biden's exit
by Andrew Limbong
President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race this late in the election season is a historic moment for presidential politics. NPR's Andrew Limbong chats with historian Timothy Naftali.