Ukraine has taken another small step toward joining the European union
Ukraine is pressing for EU membership as its counteroffensive against Russia has stalled, according to its military chief of staff.
Politics & Government
Greensboro City Council considers new policy for homelessness services
As the number of people without housing continues to grow, Greensboro City Council is considering implementing a policy to ensure local residents receive priority with services.
North Carolina Democrat says he won't seek reelection, cites frustrations with GOP legislature
A North Carolina state House member who won't seek reelection next year says having to serve in the minority in the chamber has been “worse than a dental appointment.”
Harris highlights South Carolina's new importance to Dems in a quick trip to the state
The first Democratic primary is in South Carolina this year, a state that resuscitated President Biden's campaign in 2020, and whose large base of Black voters were key to Biden's victory that year.
Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan
Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.
A temporary Senate rule change could finally end Tuberville's military blockade
Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all military nominations this year in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. His fellow senators are getting creative with solutions.
Two days after an indictment, North Carolina's state auditor says she'll resign
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood announced on Thursday that she will resign from her elected post next month, a decision coming two days after she was indicted on charges that she misused her state-owned vehicle for personal activities.
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Israel gives civilians four-hours a day to flee fighting in North Gaza. Are Democrats reenergized after a strong showing in Tuesday's elections? Crossings at the U.S. southern border are at a high.
Are Democrats reenergized after a strong showing in Tuesday's elections?
Democrats began the week worried about polls showing President Biden would lose to Donald Trump in 2024. But their spirits were lifted when abortion-rights issues did well in Tuesday's election.
Climate change isn't a top motivator in elections. But it could impact key races
As we head into caucus season, NPR is diving into some of the biggest issues at play in the 2024 election. Today, we take a look at climate policy.