Democrats walked out of Minnesota's House of Representatives over a power dispute
Democrats in the Minnesota House plan to boycott the state Capitol Tuesday by walking out of the first day of the legislative session. This after Republicans say they hold political control.
This week in science: squid fabric, a growing Everest, and the mystery of lightning
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about squid-inspired fabric, the growing height of Mount Everest, and new research into the mystery of how lightning forms.
Social Security is expected to run out. What does the future hold?
As a record number of people retire, social security won’t be around for much longer either. We look at the origins of social security and some new ideas to tackle new retirement challenges.
A look at elections for state legislatures — and why they matter
National elections get more attention, but state legislatures have been reshaping the daily lives of millions of Americans from abortion to education. Several are in contest in this fall's election.
What a a red district in Wisconsin indicates about national trends on abortion
Even in a traditionally safe Republican district in Wisconsin, the issue of abortion rights is highlighted, reflecting a larger national debate that is happening about access to abortion this year.
Inside Sudan: A healthcare system devastated by war
Over a year and a half of war has shattered Sudan's healthcare system - NPR's correspondent spends a day in one of the few remaining hospitals on the outskirts of the capital Khartoum
PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
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.
In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less
In battleground states this year, Democrats and Republicans aren’t only trying to win, they’re also trying to lose by less in the counties they lost in 2020.