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Abortion-rights supporters and opponents rally outside the Supreme Court on Monday, as the justices heard arguments about Texas' controversial abortion law.

Politics & Government

Supreme Court justices seem to tilt toward abortion providers in Texas

8:23pm November 01, 2021

by Nina Totenberg

In arguments Monday, the court heard challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and abortion providers over the controversial law that has the effect of banning most abortions in Texas.

In Virginia's race for governor, Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin has rallied voters around national cultural divisions playing out in schools in his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

Politics & Government

As they elect a governor, Virginia voters show how all politics have become national

7:52pm November 01, 2021

Arguments over race, the pandemic and the impact on schools have taken center stage. Democrats fight back voter disaffection as a Republican candidate gains traction in a state that's trended blue.

Karine Elharrar, Orna Barbivai and Meir Cohen from the Yesh Atid party arrive for consultations on the formation of a coalition government in Jerusalem on April 5, 2021.

Israel's energy minister couldn't enter COP26 because of wheelchair inaccessibility

7:30pm November 01, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

Energy minister Karine Elharrar says she was taken to several entrances on Monday, the first full day of the conference, but was unable to get inside from any of them.

Sen. Joe Manchin, seen here on Oct. 26, told reporters on Monday that he's not yet ready to back President Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending package.

Politics & Government

Sen. Manchin says he's not ready to back Biden's $1.75 trillion budget package

7:22pm November 01, 2021

by Barbara Sprunt

The West Virginia Democrat raised concerns about debt and inflation and instead urged House lawmakers to approve a separate bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Ambassador on how U.S. will respond to climate change differently following COP26

5:34pm November 01, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, about commitments to addressing climate change in light of the COP26 Conference.

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Biden's stalled climate policies back home may undercut U.S. influence at COP26

5:34pm November 01, 2021

President Biden has pledged urgent action on the "existential threat" of climate change. But his struggles to get his plan through Congress may undercut U.S. influence at a global climate summit.

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As vaccine mandate kicks in, 91% of New York City employees have had at least 1 shot

5:26pm November 01, 2021

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is claiming victory as enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins for all city workers. As of Monday, 91% of the city's workforce has had at least one shot.

Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds, Huma Abedin

Huma Abedin's admiration for mentor Hillary Clinton is on full display in 'Both/And'

5:21pm November 01, 2021

by Caitlyn Kim

Abedin also reflects on her marriage to former Rep. Anthony Weiner, writing: "[Clinton] said that she did not believe I should pay a professional price for what was ultimately my husband's mistake."

The issues that are resonating with Virginia voters ahead of gubernatorial election

5:12pm November 01, 2021

by Margaret Barthel

Ahead of Tuesday's much-watched and very tight gubernatorial election in Virginia, we hear from voters about what issues are resonating with them — whether local, national or both.

Southwest Airlines is conducting an internal investigation into an incident where a pilot signed off with the phrase "Let's go, Brandon," which conservatives are using to insult President Biden.

A Southwest pilot is under investigation for the divisive phrase 'Let's go, Brandon'

4:25pm November 01, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

The airline said it will address the situation with the pilot and that it doesn't condone employees sharing personal political opinions while working or tolerate behavior that leads to divisiveness.