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The authors of a new book argue that efforts to raise achievement for students at the bottom have come at the expense of the most gifted and talented.

Though more Republican-held seats are up for grabs in November, Democratic struggles mean the GOP has improved its likelihood to take control of the Senate. Here are the key contests to watch.

Former US Capitol Police officer Tarik "T.K." Johnson spoke to NPR's Leila Fadel about his experience of protecting fellow officers and Congress members from rioters on January 6, 2021.

Resilin is a protein found in insects that allows them to jump long distances and beat their wings quickly. The material stores and releases energy due to its unique structure. Biomedical engineer Kristi Kiick is researching how to use these pliable proteins for medical purposes.

The number of Democrats citing abortion rights as a top priority for the federal government to address jumped from less than 1% in 2021 to 13% in a new poll.

The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley (ACCV) is thrilled to announce the Inaugural Conejo Cottontails 5K Color Run, happening May 3, 2026, at Memorial Field on the Cal Lutheran University Campus—and YOU’re invited to be part of the starting lineup!
 
This untimed, family-friendly 5K is all about movement, creativity, and COLOR. Walk, run, ride, or hop your way through a celebration that’s less about the clock and more about the experience. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just here for fun, this is a game everyone wins.

 Event Day Play-By-Play

7:00 AM – Check-in opens
Grab your Conejo Cottontails swag bag and get ready to run
8:00 AM – 5K Walk | Run | Hop
Hit the course featuring Conejo Cottontail art stops, photo ops, color stations, and interactive moments
11:00 AM – Color Celebration
Bring your color packets and join us for a massive group powder toss that turns the venue into a living, joyful canvas

Art Sale & Jubilee (All Morning)
Shop original art, meet local artists, and connect with creative organizations from across the Conejo Valley

 Why This Event Matters
Every registration supports the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and helps fund impactful programs like: 
*Conejo Public Art projects (including the iconic Conejo Cottontails)
*Hang With The Best student art competition
*Richard and Elaine Williams Legacy Scholarship
*Summer Concerts in the Park

Register today: conejoarts.org/5kcolorrun

Cheney, vice chair of the House select committee, will make a statement at Thursday's primetime hearing and lead the questioning of witnesses. Breaking with her party may cost Cheney her House seat.

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

In our weekly series, Lost and Found Sound, a collaboration between NPR and independent producers, we learn about self-appointed disc-jockey Eric Byron.

New jobless numbers show no change at state level.