Wisconsin GOP lawmakers want the state legislature to take over federal elections
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is pushing state lawmakers to consider stripping the bipartisan state elections agency of its control over federal elections.
Amazon warehouse workers get to re-do their union vote in Alabama
A federal labor official has ordered a revote in the biggest Amazon union election in the U.S. The agency found the company’s anti-union tactics tainted the original vote that rejected unionizing.
The Bidens unveil their first White House Christmas decorations
With some holiday spirit and over 100 volunteers, the White House has been decorated in the theme of “gifts from the heart.” The theme honors front-line workers, first responders and the military.
The U.S. restricts travel from 8 countries as omicron variant spreads
President Biden has restricted travel from eight southern African countries in an effort to slow the spread of the omicron variant.
Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown
Rob Gann travels the country as a jester in the rodeo of life. His clowning fills the lulls in the action. It also takes the edge off a sport that can be dangerous and unforgiving.
How a meatpacking plant sent 2 towns down very different economic paths
40 years ago, two Great Plains towns were sent on very different paths. While a meatpacking plant has allowed one town to prosper, another regrets that its former leaders once feared change.
A peek at some of the 30 films that are opening this holiday season
More than 30 films are opening between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Here’s a selective peek at all the wanna-be blockbusters and awards contenders that Hollywood has wrapped up for the holidays.
Encore: 50 years ago, ‘The Electric Company’ used comedy to help kids’ reading skills
50 years ago, The Electric Company premiered its first broadcast. The public broadcasting show aimed to use sketch comedy and animated shorts to teach kids to read.
The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving
The Mashpee Wampanoag first encountered the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower ship in 1620. They say much is missing from the often-told Thanksgiving story.
A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden’s promise to help end war in Yemen
The Biden administration has promised to help end the war in Yemen, but it continues to approve weapons sales to the Saudi government that is blamed for prolonging the war.
The new book ‘Taste Makers’ celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Mayukh Sen about his new book, Taste Makers. It tells the stories of seven immigrant women who shaped the way America eats.
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