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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.
Disney rolls out its latest remake, 'The Little Mermaid'
Has Disney done it again? And if they have, should they ... stop? These are some of the questions on our minds as Disney's remake of The Little Mermaid hits theaters.
'American Born Chinese' is a window into what's changed for the community
Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang talks about the new television adaptation of his graphic novel American Born Chinese.
'The Little Mermaid' reimagines cartoon Ariel and pals as part of your (real) world
by Bob Mondello
Ariel and her pals have been given a live-action makeover in The Little Mermaid.
Biden picks Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as Joint Chiefs chairman
by Quil Lawrence
President Biden has selected Air Force General CQ Brown to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff — the most senior member of the U.S. military.
40 years ago, NPR had to apologize for airing 'Return of the Jedi' spoilers
Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of Return of the Jedi. The flood of complaints from listeners led to on-air apology.
The genre-bending influence and legacy of Tina Turner
by Brittany Luse
Despite her decades of electrifying performances and chart toppers, Tina Turner never came close to getting the credit she deserved for shaping a genre.
Phoenix boosts spending on heat relief as weather-related casualties skyrocket
by Katherine Davis-Young
Last year a record number of people died from heat-related causes in Maricopa County. This year, local government is spending more on heat mitigation than ever before, with the help of ARPA funds.
Industries facing worker shortages push to roll back child labor protections
by Katarina Sostaric
A hotly debated bill in Iowa would roll back some child labor protections, including the number of hours minors could work during a day.
Iowa is an early battleground for Republican presidential contenders
by Clay Masters
As the Republican field grows and continues to take shape, Iowa is still the first state for candidates to face the scrutiny of voters, so they are all testing the waters in the Hawkeye State.
Ukraine appears to have started its next big move against Russia
Pentagon officials met today with other nations supporting the war, and Kyiv says it's steadfast in pushing Russia out of the country altogether.