Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows
A new federal survey — taken after every major election — shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem.
‘We need a better quality of life’: Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, tackling hate
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week’s Democratic primary on Morning Edition.
What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
The latest in the deadly firefighter ambush in Idaho
Authorities in Idaho are trying to learn more about the man they say started a fire, then ambushed and shot three responding firefighters, killing two. The suspect is dead and his motive is unknown.
Trump DHS links data for new citizenship tracking tool. And, Senate discusses tax bill
The Trump administration is developing a searchable national citizenship data system, worrying some officials. And, the Senate focuses on the sweeping Republican tax and spending bill.
DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship
Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump’s first term. It’s a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.
Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason
Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic’s disruption is a key reason.
Decades later, Karen de Boer still remembers a kind gesture from her college hallmate
As a college freshman, Karen de Boer was sometimes inconsiderate to her hallmate, Pam. So when Karen missed the bus to her choir performance, she was surprised — and moved — when Pam came to her rescue.
Morning news brief
Senate moves ahead on massive tax and spending bill, Russia launches record aerial attack on Ukraine over the weekend, a man started a blaze in Idaho then ambushed and fatally shot 2 firefighters.
After Supreme Court ruling, Grants Pass still can’t remove a homeless encampment
One year after the Supreme Court ruled that cities are allowed to remove homeless encampments, Grants Pass — the Oregon city that gave name to the case — can’t legally remove an encampment there.
Two firefighters killed by gunman who started Idaho blaze
Two firefighters were killed Sunday in a northern Idaho mountain community. They were ambushed by sniper fire while responding to a blaze started by the gunman.
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