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How will Biden’s decision change the Republican Party’s plans for November?
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martínez talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
Why did a creek in Virginia turn a cloudy, white color? Mystery was cleared up
Lynchburg Fire Department crews were called to the scene and discovered a clogged drain line at a nearby dairy sent milk overflowing into a sewer and into the creek. There was no public health threat.
Can American democracy survive the pressure it's under? A historian has an answer
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to historian Allen Guelzo about his book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment.
A South Asian group in New Orleans wants to put the masala in Mardi Gras
by Drew Hawkins
It's Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, and time to meet a South Asian dance group putting its own spin on the celebration. Think Bollywood meets Mardi Gras.
Why registered independents in Nevada are considered a voting bloc wildcard
NPR's A Martinez speaks to history professor Sondra Cosgrove at the College of Southern Nevada about the state's non-partisan voters, who are not allowed to vote in the state's primary or caucus.
We'll see a little bit of history at this Sunday's Super Bowl
For the first time, one of the referees will be an ex-Super Bowl player. Terry Killens was a linebacker with the Tennessee Titans when they famously came up a yard short of a possible Lombardi Trophy.
Trump is expected to sweep Nevada's delegates — while not on the GOP ballot
As voters in Nevada head to the polls for the primary elections, Republicans won't have all the choices on the ballot that they might expect. Besides the primary, Republicans also have a caucus.
The Grammy Music Educator Award went to a teacher in Virginia
This year's Music Educator Grammy went to a high school teacher in Virginia for her work with special education and immigrant students.
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith dies at 62
Keith died on Monday, according to his publicist. His hits included "Red Solo Cup," "How Do You Like Me Now?!" and "Beer For My Horses" — a duet with Willie Nelson.
After a pause for the pandemic, Dartmouth will again require SAT and ACT scores
Dartmouth College is going back to requiring the SAT after it found students from less advantaged backgrounds were not submitting test scores that were high enough to help them get in.
Morning news brief
In Southern California days of rain have turned hills into rivers of mud. Nevada is the next state to host presidential nominating contests. Dartmouth is reinstating SAT and ACT testing requirements.