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The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a plan that would give the nearly 12 million undocumented workers now living in the United States a path to citizenship. The debate now moves to the full Senate. NPR's Jennifer Ludden helps explain the politics and policies involved.

As Israel continues to push into Gaza, it says its forces freed an Israeli soldier who had been held by Hamas since the Oct. 7 attacks.

Stephen Thompson on the biggest surprises, trends and questions to be found in the Grammy nominations, plus the most interesting stories to be found beyond the major categories.

The U.S. has not received answers from Israel about a deadly October strike in Gaza. A list of 130 victims, given to NPR by survivors, suggests it was one of the most catastrophic strikes of the war.

In the final hours before the 2024 election season closes, the presidential campaigns are reaching out to voters in key swing states including North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada.

Over 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance as SNAP benefits are set to expire on Saturday. And, Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa to bring over 170 miles per hour winds.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joined Vice President Harris on stage at a Philadelphia rally yesterday after she announced him as her running mate. Here are some key takeaways. And, Hamas has a new leader.

Israel and Iran's recent exchange of fire is threatening the truce in the Middle East. And, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an unprecedented rate, officials say.

At Russ & Daughters, it takes three months to learn how to slice salmon. NPR's Scott Simon visits the 100 year-old appetizing store to try his hand at the fine art and talk about their new cookbook.

Tuesday's top race is in Ohio, where voters are set to pick nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat. Redistricting has also affected some of the state's closely watched House races.