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Despite a divided Congress, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is still pushing to shore up the Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the landmark law.

The Ferry Building has been a beacon to incoming ferry riders since the late 1890s. Threatened by rising sea levels, the waterfront city is considering drastic measures to save its historic shoreline.

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Trump and Biden in a dead heat — but a conviction could change that, as independent voters aren't interested in supporting Trump if he's convicted.

Democratic enthusiasm is high out of the DNC, but how does it really compare to 2008? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. endorses the Trump campaign as Trump's running mate seems to struggle.

NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Annie Linskey about how the White House and press have handled President Biden's capabilities related to his age.

As Illinois hosts the Democratic convention in Chicago, the issue of abortion — and the state's role as a hub for patients seeking the procedure — will be on display.

For purveyors of an artform that’s famously permanent, tattoo artists sure like to switch things up. From independent collectives to the “stick and poke” tattoo, a new generation is leaving its mark.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Harriet Constable about her debut novel, "The Instrumentalist." It's historical fiction centered on Antonio Vivaldi and a violin virtuoso named Anna Maria della Pieta.

The idea of asking kids to collect coins for needy children abroad was born of one couple's desire to add meaning to Halloweening. Some say it's now more important than ever.

NPR's A Martinez asks Republican strategist Brendan Buck about GOP leadership efforts to move a massive tax cut and spending package through the House and to the president's desk.