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District leaders say they could not tell whether the annual "one-stop shop" showcase resulted in more applications for magnet programs.
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Meg Britton-Mehlisch/KMUWJim and Linda Parker have rolled up their sleeves and donated blood and platelets at American Red Cross sites across the country.
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There are over 20,000 medium and large-sized concentrated animal feeding operations in the U.S. One family farm in Iowa recently transitioned their industrial hog operation to grow something else: specialty mushrooms. -
Kobach, who is known for his hardline stances on immigration and voter fraud, lost to former police officer Chris Mann. -
Around half or more of registered voters in Finney, Ford and Seward counties are Latino, according to state voting data. Hamilton won all three, along with eight other counties to secure his victory. -
State's uninsured rate for kids climbs from 5.2% in 2022 to 5.6% in '23, 7% in '24 and 8.5% in '25 -
This week on "The Range," ... rolling up their sleeves for a good cause. Also, turning pipe cleaners into art.
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Anthony Kuhn/NPRThrough civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair." -
Malcolm Jackson for NPRVisitors, ecologists, park rangers and residents all love this wild barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. But they have different ideas of how to best protect it.
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Following Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish? -
Affordability concerns were top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, as tariffs and the war in Iran drove up prices, including food costs. Now, Americans are expecting relief from Washington. -
Health clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems. -
The Supreme Court considers the case of a prisoner who suffered brutal injuries, only to be denied medical care behind bars. He wants to sue the prison nurse in a case that could change the law on holding federal officers accountable. -
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Commentary & Podcasts
Brooks Burris
At 19, Jack Barksdale already draws upon a broad range of topics for his songs. On this episode, he discusses his turn toward more topical tunes for his latest EP, Battleground.
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