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Wednesday February 22, 2023

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The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world

February 22, 2023 • A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate.

Monday February 13, 2023

If there's a war against climate change, Saint-Louis is on the front line. And losing

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Climate, migration and the far-right

If there's a war against climate change, Saint-Louis is on the front line. And losing

February 13, 2023 • The UNESCO World Heritage city of Saint-Louis is perched precariously between the Atlantic Ocean and the Senegal River. And it's on borrowed time.

Thursday January 26, 2023

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Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge

January 26, 2023 • An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?

Friday November 11, 2022

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Here's how close the votes are for outstanding House and Senate races

November 11, 2022 • With control of Congress still undecided, several seats have yet to be called in the House and Senate — many with very tight margins as votes continue to be counted.

Tuesday November 8, 2022

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Senate Election Results 2022 Live

November 8, 2022 • View live results for the 2022 United States Senate elections.

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House Election Results 2022 Live

November 8, 2022 • View live results for the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections.

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Gubernatorial Election 2022 Results Live

November 8, 2022 • View live election results for the 2022 governor races.

Wednesday May 18, 2022

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Songs of Remembrance

May 18, 2022 • At least 1 million people have died in the U.S. from COVID-19. NPR's Songs of Remembrance project shares some of their stories and the music they loved.

Tuesday May 10, 2022

Nick Underwood/NPR

The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine are changing the world

May 10, 2022 • Stores running out of cooking oil. Gas prices soaring. Farmers scrambling for fertilizer. Nations rethinking alliances. We zoom in on the war's seismic, far-reaching repercussions.

Friday March 11, 2022

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Annotations by NPR.

Video analysis reveals Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant veered near disaster

March 11, 2022 • An NPR analysis of security footage and photos following the attack on Europe's largest nuclear power plant shows that many of the plant's critical safety systems were in the field of Russian fire.

Video analysis reveals Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant veered near disaster

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Wednesday February 2, 2022

When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timeline

Kids under 5 may soon be able to get the Pfizer vaccine if regulators decide the shots are safe and effective for this age group. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timeline

February 2, 2022 • The first big hurdle was crossed when Pfizer shared its clinical trial data with the FDA. Now there are five more steps to get through before this vulnerable population can be vaccinated.

Thursday October 28, 2021

When can kids under 12 get their shots? Here's the timeline

A health care worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to a child at a pediatrician's office in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Federal agencies are considering whether to start giving the vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 in the near future. Emily Elconin/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

When can kids under 12 get their shots? Here's the timeline

October 28, 2021 • There are a couple of big steps to get through before U.S. kids under 12 might be able to get the vaccine. Here's how the process works and when the shots could arrive.

Tuesday October 26, 2021

Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one

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Shots - Health News

Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one

October 26, 2021 • Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.

Tuesday June 29, 2021

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I'm Really Into

Feeling blah? Take a joy break

June 29, 2021 • Find your flow through doodling, immerse yourself in soothing nature sounds, discover your poetic side. Explore these and more mood-boosting experiences with NPR's Joy Generator.

Friday December 4, 2020

Money Tracker: How Much Trump And Biden Have Raised In The 2020 Election

Caroline Amenabar/NPR

Elections

Money Tracker: How Much Trump And Biden Have Raised In The 2020 Election

December 4, 2020 • See the latest campaign finance figures for President Trump and his challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden.

Wednesday July 15, 2020

In Supreme Court Term, Liberals Stuck Together While Conservatives Appeared Fractured

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In Supreme Court Term, Liberals Stuck Together While Conservatives Appeared Fractured

July 15, 2020 • The court's conservative justices wrote separately a lot, often just for themselves. Meanwhile, the court's liberals let their victories speak for themselves and dissented as a bloc.

Thursday May 7, 2020

U.S. Coronavirus Testing Still Falls Short. How's Your State Doing?

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Shots - Health News

U.S. Coronavirus Testing Still Falls Short. How's Your State Doing?

May 7, 2020 • New estimates say the U.S. needs to triple its testing. But how much testing does each state need? Here's how states compare to each other, and to targets experts say they should hit.

U.S. Coronavirus Testing Still Falls Short. How's Your State Doing?

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Tuesday April 21, 2020

Tracking The Money Race Behind The Presidential Primary Campaign

Caroline Amenabar/NPR

Elections

Tracking The Money Race Behind The Presidential Primary Campaign

April 21, 2020 • See which 2020 presidential candidate has raised the most money, who has spent the most, where a candidate's funding comes from — and how the Democrats stack up against President Trump.

Wednesday April 8, 2020

2020 Presidential Candidates: Tracking Which Democrats Ran

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Politics

2020 Presidential Candidates: Tracking Which Democrats Ran

April 8, 2020 • The Democratic presidential field started out as the most diverse ever, and the largest in at least 40 years. It's since winnowed down to one.

Monday March 16, 2020

Tracking the coronavirus around the U.S.: See how your state is doing

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Shots - Health News

Tracking the coronavirus around the U.S.: See how your state is doing

March 16, 2020 • View NPR's graphics to see where COVID is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are under control and where cases are still spreading.

Monday February 3, 2020

Caroline Amenabar and Alyson Hurt/NPR

Trump Impeachment Inquiry

How The Senate Impeachment Trial Works

February 3, 2020 • Now that the House has impeached President Trump, the process shifts to the Senate, which will vote on whether to convict him. Here is your guide to the steps and the people that matter.

Thursday November 7, 2019

Ron Peters gives a tour of the rivers and waterways that run through Ellicott City. Peters installed security cameras around Ellicott City after the 2016 flood to learn more about how flooding in Ellicott City happens. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption

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