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A new climate reality is taking shape as renewables become widespread

Dave Davies — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:03:00 +0000

New York Times science writer David Wallace-Wells says the cost of solar and wind energy has fallen dramatically. Nevertheless, we're still facing painful, long-lasting changes to the planet.

Movie stars head to TV in the winning dramas ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Tulsa King’

David Bianculli — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:03:00 +0000

There was a time when stars like Kevin Costner and Sylvester Stallone wouldn't stoop to appear on TV. But the landscape has changed, and now it's where they're finding some of their career-best roles.

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change

Sylvia Poggioli — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:47:00 +0000

Though Italy's new prime minister vows to continue the country's staunch support for Ukraine, much of the public is critical of Italian weapons deliveries and analysts say the government may waver.

What Russia’s announced pullout from Kherson means for the war in Ukraine

Jason Beaubien — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:37:00 +0000

Russia says it's withdrawing from Kherson to the east bank of the Dnipro River. Here's what it means for the war in Ukraine.

After wins at the ballot, abortion rights groups want to ‘put this to the people’

Sarah McCammon — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:21:00 +0000

Victories in several states this year have abortion rights advocates looking at where they can next take the fight directly to voters.

How the Democrats built their ‘blue wall’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:21:33 +0000

Republicans seem poised to take control of the House of Representatives. But fight for the Senate fight is on a knife’s edge.

The 2022 down-ballot breakdown

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:20:23 +0000

Election’s aren’t just about who controls Congress.

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

Scott Horsley — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:48:00 +0000

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%.

Control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance as midterm results are counted

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:59:00 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Corey Booker of New Jersey about the midterm election results, and the future of the Democratic party.

With control of Congress undecided, Wisconsin demonstrates a divided government

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:47:00 +0000

With a Republican senator and a Democratic governor, Wisconsin serves as an example of what a divided government may look like. Wisconsinites share how they feel about it.