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The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

"Just hoping that the federal government can get their act together and figure this out quickly or a lot of people are going to be hurt." - Ferdon on government shutdown

Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she's ready to push back on President Trump's "bad policies" for the sake of Virginians.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.

Avon voters approved a lower-rate renewal for school funding Tuesday, ending a high-profile fight with Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, who urged a "no" vote.

Braun said Hoosiers will benefit from redistricting through “fair representation in DC,” and redistricting Indiana would just be part of leveling the playing field against Democrats who he said have gerrymandered other states.

The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money.

Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate.