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ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Under Scrutiny After Officials Acknowledge Mistaken Identity
Federal immigration agents shot the 52-year-old Mexican national in Texas while he was driving his construction crew to a job site, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
Trump's Smithsonian Critique Is Pathetically Weak
The president has publicly questioned certain museum exhibits and historical displays, sparking debate over federal involvement in cultural institutions.
U.S. Citizen Working for Humanitarian Organization in Congo Tests Positive for Ebola
The CDC confirmed the case as the outbreak reaches 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths, becoming Africa's fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record.
Gary Hart Suspends Presidential Campaign Over Affair Scandal: Meet the Press Archive
The 1987 suspension marked a pivotal moment in campaign coverage, raising questions about media scrutiny and candidate privacy that resonate today.
More Than 200 Campers Rescued by Helicopter as Missouri Flooding Forces Emergency Evacuations
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across southeastern parts of the state.
Judge Grants DOJ Request to Dismiss Remaining Jan. 6 Convictions Against Proud Boys
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department's motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of five Proud Boys leaders, reversing what prosecutors called a fundamental legal error in their original trial.
Poll Shows Oregon Governor Race Tightening as Republicans See Best Opportunity in Decades
GOP challenger Christine Drazan leads incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek 48% to 44% in new survey, prompting nonpartisan forecasters to shift their ratings toward Democrats.
Rushed Three-Day Vetting Process Missed Red Flags That Could Have Derailed Graham Platner's Senate Bid, Source Says
The $6,000 background check cost a fraction of the tens of thousands typically spent on comprehensive candidate reviews as warnings from investigators went unheeded.
Inside the GOP Playbook: Republican Strategist Liam Donovan on Reclaiming the Majority
NPR's Politics podcast features a discussion with Republican strategist Liam Donovan about the party's electoral strategy and path back to control of Congress.
America's Cheapest City to Grab a Cheeseburger, Fries and Soda Isn't Where You'd Expect
DoorDash report finds Austin, Texas offers the meal for $12.94 while Anchorage, Alaska tops the list at $28.28 — a more than twofold difference driven by local operating costs.