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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a campaign rally on the eve of the primary for governor, on Monday in Kennesaw, Ga.

Trump's pick for governor — who ran on election lies — loses to Kemp in Georgia

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp won the GOP primary for governor over former U.S. Sen. David Perdue. Kemp will face Democrat Stacey Abrams in November — a rematch of 2018.

Mexico's Abortion Ruling Could Mean Change For The Country And The Region

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with María Antonieta Alcalde, director of reproductive rights organization Ipas in Central America and Mexico, on what Mexico's recent abortion ruling means for Latin America.

Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints

The U.S. Department of Education unveils a plan to help millions of borrowers who have been hurt and held back by its troubled income-driven repayment plans.

Audrey, right, and Kelsey Ellis were twin sisters born March 17, 1991, in California. To celebrate their 29th birthday, they drove to Multnomah Falls outside of Portland, Ore. That evening, Audrey was incorrectly diagnosed with pneumonia. She died of multiple organ failure five days after.

A Story Of Youth, Hope And Loss — And The Mystery Of COVID-19

Audrey and Kelsey Ellis, twins born exactly 10 minutes apart, always made sure to spend their birthday together. Last year, on their 29th birthday, the celebration would be overwhelmed by illness.

If you're finding this stage of the pandemic especially confusing, you're not alone

It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a daily basis. Here's how to cope.

Tyler Hollon, who works for a construction company in Utah, says eliminating natural gas from apartment buildings can reduce costs. Hollon's company now shares its designs and budgets with other builders. "The reason we're giving it away is to clean up the air," Hollon says. "We want everybody to do it. It's everybody's air that we're all breathing. Makes my mountain bike ride that much easier."

As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business

Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.

Shoppers at Fashion Valley Mall on Nov. 28, 2020.

CDC study says wearing masks puts Californians at lower risk of COVID infection

A new study from the CDC that was done in California has confirmed what we have known about wearing masks inside public places.

People wait outside of a state- and county-run COVID-19 testing site near the University of San Diego on April 7.

San Diego County shifting COVID-19 testing, vaccinations to mobile clinics

San Diego County officials say they have been seeing lower demand for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.

The San Diego County Administration Building is shown on Jan. 12, 2021.

San Diego County receives $6 million grant to assist people leaving county jails

San Diego County's award in Proposition 47 grant funding is earmarked for people leaving custody who have a history of behavioral health needs and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to the $6 million in grant funds, the county will commit $4 million toward the program, according to a news release.

The war has many Ukrainians who speak Russian abandoning the language

A third of Ukrainians speak Russian as their first language. But Russia's invasion has led several people to distance themselves from the language.

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