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Printed newspapers sent out across Illinois push Republican talking points against Democrats just in time for election season. They're taking advantage of the erosion of local news.

Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory — with low-to-moderate confidence. No evidence has been shared. Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market.

Trump won Georgia and Michigan in 2016. Biden did the same in 2020. In 2024, some disillusioned voters say they wish Govs. Whitmer of Michigan and Kemp of Georgia were on the ballot instead.

The CDC says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed. Amateur sleuths help to track down Jan. 6 rioters. Elizabeth Holmes' fraud conviction wouldn't have happened without whistleblowers.

Even though GOP efforts to repeal The Affordable Care Act have fizzled, the administration has lots of ways to change the law without needing congressional approval.

Super Bowl LV was Sunday, and as always, a lot of viewers tuned in for the over-the-top ads. Bud Light and Robinhood were standouts, but Dolly Parton fell flat with a rework of her hit "9 to 5."

Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright about the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about President Trump's continued threats against Iran and prospects for a ceasefire.

Rolling Stone political correspondent Tim Dickinson says the tax policies pursued by the Republican Party have benefited the top 1 percent of income earners. "The people at the very top of the income [bracket] are taking off like a rocket," he says.