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An Ohio lawmaker is backing the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, which would permit teaching religion's impact on U.S. history. Opponents say it's a skewed view of history that could be divisive.

Democrats see an opportunity to flip several GOP-held Senate seats this fall, including Texas, where the matchup was officially set this week.

Democrats see an opportunity in Texas to retake the Senate, but how realistic is that goal? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Kyle Kondik {KAHN-dik} of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

The American Cancer Society is changing its screening recommendations for colorectal cancer, suggesting adults begin screening at age 45 and adding blood-based tests as an option.

Nine people remain unaccounted for following a deadly chemical implosion at a paper mill in Washington state. Two people died and hazardous conditions have slowed cleanup at the damaged tank.

Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdown.

The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Mongbwalu, a poor gold-mining town of 130,000 people, in Ituri province, in eastern Congo.

As the global economy focuses on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, another shipping crisis looms in the region -- the return of Somali pirates.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Mack Hogan of Inside EVs about the lukewarm consumer response to Ferrari's first electric vehicle.

Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted.

Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55.