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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to address a loophole in state law that makes it difficult to prosecute cases when a sexual assault victim willingly consumes drugs or alcohol.

We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.

Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.

A youth-led movement demands the resignation of India's election commissioner after 130 million people were struck off voter rolls, and weeks after forcing the education minister to stand down.

California voters will decide whether the state will charge a one-time tax on billionaires. The idea that has split Democrats and labor unions.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the WNBA and MLB playoffs.

Cuban-Americans largely supported President Trump in the 2024 elections. We take a look at how among some Cubans, the policies they voted for are negatively affecting them.

Farmers and businesses face a looming federal ban on hemp-derived THC products. It is set to go into effect at the by year-end, threatening to upend a multibillion-dollar market for low-dose drinks.

Brooklyn Dogers fans were crushed 75 years ago today: hearts pulverized by the New York Giants. NPR's Scott Simon talks with George Hirsch who witnessed "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" in the flesh.

Community colleges are often charged with training students for the jobs that already exist in their communities. But what if the jobs that need filling are at a data center?