NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about President Biden’s executive order banning most asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. Read More
Many states, like crucial Nevada, allow mail ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted — even if they arrive after Election Day. Republicans say this violates federal law. (Image credit: John Locher) Read More
Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.Read More
A new study finds telehealth for cancer treatment could make a big difference in reducing carbon footprint of health care. Health care generated 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and there’s a growing effort in medicine to find ways to reduce this impact. (Image credit: NoSystem images/Getty Images) Read More
Since a failed presidential bid, Sen. Tim Scott has been one of Trump’s strongest supporters. Now, as the former president readies to pick a running mate, Scott is focused on winning him Black voters. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Read More
A lot hangs in the balance on who former President Donald Trump chooses as his running mate: the vice presidential nominee might shape the MAGA movement or could woo voters who lean moderate. (Image credit: Julia Nikhinson/AP) Read More
The law requiring lawmakers to disclose their stock trades spurred an unintended consequence: a cottage industry with funds modeled on lawmakers’ investments. These funds are beating the market. (Image credit: Mark Lennihan) Read More
Much of the Southwest U.S. is experiencing extreme heat this week — with temperatures blazing past 100 degrees. And a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan) Read More
Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court “as soon as possible” after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.Read More
NPR’s A Martínez talks to Gabriel Sanchez, senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings Institution, about the health care issues that voters are concerned with. Read More