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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during the New York State Democratic Convention.

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

<em>The Onion</em> head writer Mike Gillis submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court this week. He says he hopes it will convince the court to take up an Ohio man's First Amendment case while educating the broader public.

The man who wrote the Onion's Supreme Court brief takes parody very seriously

The satirical site submitted a 23-page brief to the Supreme Court in support of a First Amendment case. Mike Gillis, The Onion writer who authored the brief, tells NPR why parody is worth defending.

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season

From kindergartners to college students, what should parents be doing to monitor their child's mental health?

A ceremony to dedicate a monument to journalist, educator, and civil rights leader, Ida B. Wells is held on June 30, 2021 in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago.

How the 'Black Metropolis' made a comeback

Bronzeville, a neighborhood of Chicago, was the epicenter of a Black renaissance before it fell on hard times. Now, it's booming again. Here's the story of its incredible turnaround.

Sprinklers deliver vital Colorado River water to a field of celery in California's Imperial Valley. The Imperial Irrigation District draws enough water from the river each year to cover 470,000 acres with 5 inches of water.

Meet the California farmers awash in Colorado River water, even in a drought

A single irrigation district in California, along the Mexican border, takes more water from the Colorado River than all of Arizona and Nevada. It's under pressure to use less.

Students and faculty walk on a pathway at the UC San Diego campus, Sept. 28, 2020.

UC San Diego Ranked Among Top 10 Public Universities In The Nation

UC San Diego was named among the top 10 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report Monday, while San Diego State University's International Business program earned the school a top 10 spot among similar programs nationwide.

Darren Bailey, Illinois state Senator and Republican candidate for governor, speaks alongside former President Donald Trump on Saturday, June 25, 2022, during a rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Ill. Trump has endorsed Bailey in the race.

Conservative Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey wins GOP primary for governor

Republican Darren Bailey, who is backed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democrat and billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker on the Illinois ballot for governor in November.

Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson speaks to those participating in the XFL Showcase at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.

The XFL is relaunching. Here's what we know so far and how it will be different

The 2023 season will mark the third launch for the XFL spring football league. Now under new ownership, the league is hoping to bring an enhanced experience to fans next February.

Automation has become a hot-button issue at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The shipping industry is pushing for more automation of the work loading and unloading ships. But dockworkers warn robots will only kill American jobs.

Before the holiday season, workers at America's busiest ports are fighting the robots

As the shipping industry pushes for more automation at West Coast ports, the powerful union representing dockworkers is fighting back, saying robots will only kill good American jobs.

Ukrainian rabbis try to offer safety and shelter

All over Ukraine, the attacks from Russia are taking a toll on the people. The Jewish community is turning to their rabbis for shelter and security.

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