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'Messy,' 'divided' and 'scary': swing voters rate the country ahead of Election Day
NPR News · November 3, 2026
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A new cold war: hackers target fridges across the globe
NPR News · November 3, 2026
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How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election
NPR News · November 3, 2026
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Here are Arkansas' 2026 election results
NPR News · November 3, 2026
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AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on Iran
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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Judge accuses DOJ of 'weaponization,' tosses case against ex-FBI officials
NPR News · November 2, 2026
World
Western Sahara: The End of a 35-Year UN Mission
NPR · November 2, 2026
Finance
Divergent Findings on California’s Billionaire Tax Spark Fiscal Debate
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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With students scarce, college admissions offices get friendlier, less intimidating
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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What Vance's midterm push reveals about his potential 2028 bid
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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6 things to watch for on election night
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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How does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health?
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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Morning news brief
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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When it comes to election pressure, this year's Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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9 dead as jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida
NPR News · November 2, 2026
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France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
NPR News · October 31, 2026
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Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
NPR News · November 1, 2026
World
Qatar Mediates to Prevent New U.S. Strikes on Iran Amid Gulf Tensions
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan Senate race, spurning Abdul El-Sayed
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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How to think about the midterms , and the political moment the country is in
NPR News · November 1, 2026
World
The Alaska Precedent: A Judge Rejects the Executive Bid to Nullify a Senate Defeat
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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The midterms will test the nation's political direction and confidence
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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Anti-corruption and party discipline: takeaways from from this week's key political meeting in Beijing
NPR News · October 31, 2026
Finance
The $6.3 Billion Binance Heist: A Structural Fracture in Digital Finance
NPR News · October 31, 2026
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It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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Supreme Court hears religious freedom case centered on universal pre-K program
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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What's it like to run for Congress when the odds are stacked heavily against you?
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
NPR News · November 1, 2026
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Perspective: Forget the ballroom, we're headed to Cheesecake Factory!
NPR News · October 31, 2026
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Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms
NPR News · November 1, 2026
Politics
Virginia and D.C. Challenge Trump Arch Construction in Federal Court
NPR · October 31, 2026
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Mixed economic forecast weighs heavy ahead of midterms
NPR News · October 31, 2026
World
ICE activity surges ahead of midterms, boosting voter turnout
NPR · October 30, 2026
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Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
NPR News · October 30, 2026