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There are just nine women who have given birth while serving in Congress. In some ways, they're like all working moms who can't find enough time in the day. But there are also significant differences.

The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists.

NPR's David Greene talks to Jessica Hulsey Nickel, founder of the Addiction Policy Forum. She is attending the White House opioid summit on Thursday.

The creation of the new Heat Stress Advisory Council comes as extreme heat waves pose dangers to outdoor workers in industries like agriculture.

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency's home rebuilding program has been beleaguered with bureaucratic delays. Now, almost a decade after Matthew and Florence, the end is within sight.

Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations.

NPR's Felix Contreras and Audie Cornish discussed SXAmericas and the bands who are reacting to recent changes in US immigration enforcement.

An unusually high number of Republican state lawmakers are facing challengers in the March primary. Candidate filing for the 2026 election got under way on Monday and runs through Dec. 19.

President Trump has long expressed an interest in acquiring Greenland. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump isn't ruling out any options, but that diplomacy is his "first option."

New business formations reached record pace in North Carolina in the second half of 2025. Elaine Marshall says her team needs more staff to handle all the paperwork.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to the former Pavement frontman about his new album Traditional Techniques, getting his old band back together and whether or not his teenage children listen to his music.

Robots are coming — in fact they're already here. One exhibit at the South by Southwest interactive festival lets visitors get up close and personal to our future overlords.

The suspect told police she stabbed the victim because the victim was Chinese, adding that it "would be one less person to blow up our country," according to an affidavit shared with NPR.

Cuts to scientific research focused disproportionately on research around diversity equity and inclusion. Some researchers say we're just beginning to understand the impact.

President Trump is set to meet with House Republicans Tuesday at the Kennedy Center as lawmakers in both chambers are calling for more details on the recent operation in Venezuela.

Angry over a new ad campaign for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops.

Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly think they can override a gubernatorial veto with a measure that would eliminate the state's permit requirement for purchasing a handgun.

Republican lawmakers filed new redistricting maps Wednesday afternoon that could give the GOP an advantage in next year's elections.

New York prosecutors have convened a special grand jury to consider evidence in a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings.

Pandemic supply-chain delays are making it difficult to get some costumes in the store at Morris Costumes in Charlotte. But the owner of the popular shop still predicts it's going to be a big year for Halloween.