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'Half American' explores how Black WWII servicemen were treated better abroad
Though more than one million Black Americans contributed to the war effort, historian Matthew Delmont says a military uniform offered no protection from racism.
Inflation is top issue in this week's midterms
Rising prices are a top concern for voters in this year's midterm elections, outpacing abortion, crime and defending democracy. Prices in September were up 8.2% from a year ago.
Why mail voting laws may slow the count in some key swing states
Some states, like Pennsylvania, may be slower to report election results because of laws that don't allow officials to start preparing mail ballots for counting until Election Day.
New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID
For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.
Developing countries want climate reparations. Here's what it could cost
At global climate negotiations, developing countries say they're being devastated by a problem they didn't cause. So they're looking for compensation for the losses and damage from climate change.
Should voting day be a holiday? Some election deniers say yes
Republicans have proposed seven bills in the last two years to give voters the day off to cast their ballot. The legislation often comes with measures drawn from election denier talking points.
Inside a Michigan clinic, patients talk about abortion — and a looming statewide vote
Michigan faces a key vote on abortion rights as patients travel there from other states. At a clinic near Detroit, many women share what abortion access means for their own lives and futures.
Oath Keepers' Stewart Rhodes denies he organized the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
He testified that the attack was "nowhere in the mission scope at all" of his group, He and four other members are charged with seditious conspiracy.
NHL team yanks contract of a player who bullied a Black classmate with disabilities
It's the second time Mitchell Miller's path to the NHL has been abruptly blocked. The mother of the student who was abused tells NPR that her son is still struggling.