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The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red. -
Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections. -
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. -
The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. -
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration. -
The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money. -
Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate. -
Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help. -
At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010. -
The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos. -
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people. -
As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.
