Hear reporting from a discussion about data center definitions at Springfield's City Council meeting last night, a conversation about deer seasons and safety on the road, news of a new trustee for Christian County Library and a preview of the high school football postseason.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with data journalist and pollster G. Elliott Morris about what he's seeing one week out from Election Day.
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The Justice Department is attempting for a third time to bring criminal charges against ex-FBI director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump.
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Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/Getty Images North AmericaThe German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond. -
Photos by Aurore Marechal / Kevin Kane / Ian Maule / Getty Images. Illustration by Jackie Lay.From an indie darling getting called a "psyop" to plagiarism allegations against a rising pop star, this year feels like an especially fraught time to bicker about authenticity in the music industry.
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Mississippi has the largest proportional Black population in the country. It's one reason the U.S. Senate race has seen millions in last-minute spending and high-profile campaign visits. -
Controversy over an artist being fake — or someone thinking they are — is hardly new. Here are some of the craziest moments in recent music history when the boundary between real and fake collapsed. -
"Is it real?" is the most pressing question in music in 2026, and it's one that feels impossible to adequately answer, in almost any context. -
The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information. -
Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy. -
A new NPR poll reveals Democrats' advantage going into Election Day, congressional Democrats are forming a task force to protect the election, Netanyahu vies for reelection as polls open in Israel.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with comedian Zainab Johnson about her new stand-up special on Netflix: "Toxically Optimistic."
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To win a seat in the Senate, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a final push to win over some Black Detroiters who are still skeptical of him.
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U.N. peacekeepers will leave Lebanon after nearly five decades, following U.S. and Israeli pressure.
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Michigan households are paying the highest cost per household for the Trump administration's tariffs. For the voters paying the price, the issue isn't cut-and-dry.
