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Republicans are lambasting Democrats' attempts at uniform ethics standards at the Supreme Court as partisan politics. It's just the latest chapter in a decline in national unity.

A program funded by federal dollars and housed in Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration has finished only 1,163 projects so far, even though it's been nearly five years since Hurricane Florence.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Jessica Yung of Short Wave about ancient evidence of hot water on Mars, indigenous people's cultivation of hazelnuts, and an inauspicious fish sighting.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

It’s been a year since Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina and destroyed communities. Although most of the focus has been on devastated places in the mountains, the hurricane also severely impacted parts of Gaston County — a place where people are now trying to get their lives back on track after the storm. Helene impacted residents in Gaston County, but it also spotlighted the county's business and local emergency departments' efforts to respond to a natural disaster.

Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito are the U.S.' best shot at winning women's figure skating gold since 2002 — and of closing out these Games on a high note.

The president is calling for unauthorized immigrants to be excluded from census numbers used to divide seats in Congress. The Constitution says the count must include every person living in the U.S.

A simple medical device has suddenly become a hot pic. Here's what doctors have to say about the pulse oximeter's possible role at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Trump's warnings of potential fraud don't line up with what elections experts predict or with how most Americans feel about voting by mail. Here are the facts about mail ballots.

The collaboration-loving bassist said "It's hard to see clearly through the pain of losing him," when asked about the death of close friend Mac Miller. That loss permeates his fourth studio album.

A new battle royale Super Mario Bros.game — released on October 1st — has re-ignited a conversation about Nintendo's relationship with its most passionate fans.

Few occasions of historical importance have been so shrouded in mystery — and even outright deception — as the health emergencies of world leaders. Here are some of the more egregious examples.

The Streets of Rage video game franchise was known for its cutting edge, club-inspired soundtrack. Composer Olivier Deriviere set out to recapture that magic in Streets of Rage 4.

Scientists who tested a variety of cloth face masks found that a nylon overlay significantly boosted how well they work. Researchers not involved in the study praised the finding.

Mark Green talks to NPR about what it's like leaving during a global health crisis — and what the future may hold for the agency.

Steav Bates-Congdon (R) and his partner. Photo: Charlotte Observer The last five months have been eventful for Steav Bates-Congdon. First he got married.…

Steav Bates-Congdon (R) and his partner. Photo: Charlotte Observer The last five months have been eventful for Steav Bates-Congdon. First he got married.…

Economists had been expecting slightly better job growth. The jobless rate has been above 8 percent since February 2009. The report adds to evidence that the economy is slowing again.

The wife of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has overcome serious illness and a severe aversion to politics to campaign for her husband. Ann Romney is now passionate about her role promoting and protecting her husband on the campaign trail.

The officials testifying Tuesday resigned in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said, "None of the intelligence we received predicted what actually occurred."