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What Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy's Loss Means for Upcoming Republican Primaries
Cassidy becomes the latest incumbent to fall in primaries as Trump-backed challengers continue reshaping the GOP conference.
Oklahoma Family's Dream Home Flooded by Oil Sludge From Allegedly Abandoned Well Beneath Foundation
State regulators acknowledge gas levels reached explosive concentrations, but say they have limited authority to help homeowners in such cases.
Thousands of New York Commuters Braced for Monday Morning Chaos as LIRR Strike Begins
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers walked off the job Saturday in the first strike on one of North America's busiest commuter rail lines in over three decades.
Babies Dying From Vitamin K Deficiency as Parental Refusal Rates Climb 77% Since 2017
Public health officials warn that without tracking which infants miss the shot, the true death toll from preventable bleeding disorders remains unknown.
New York Magazine Investigating Ross Barkan for Plagiarism After Lede Paragraph Comparison to Washington Post Report
The magazine is conducting a review of the writer's prior work after NPR identified at least two additional instances of alleged unattributed content from The Intercept and Compact Magazine.
Generational Wealth Debate Resurfaces as Boomers Question Whether They Were History's Luckiest
Economists, policymakers examine whether post-war policies created structural advantages for baby boomers that later generations have struggled to replicate.
California Republicans See Early Voting Surge as Democrats Trail in Turnout Ahead of June Primary
Republicans hold 6% turnout rate compared to Democrats' 4%, with strong margins in Orange County and San Diego County despite being outnumbered nearly 2-to-1 in voter registration.
Why Georgia's Primary Elections Carry National Significance
Tuesday's contests feature competitive Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor, while Democrats aim to flip two state Supreme Court seats in races with implications for redistricting.
Romney Calls Cassidy's Primary Defeat a 'Loss for the Country'
Louisiana senator lost after voting to convict Trump in 2021 impeachment, as Trump-backed candidates advance to runoff.
Buttigieg Blasts Duffy's 'Great American Road Trip' as 'Embarrassment'
Former Transportation secretary calls current administration's reality show scandal a reflection of policies making travel unaffordable for many Americans.