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Politics Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort. Huo Jingnan
Politics Republican lawmakers in Indiana vote down Trump's congressional redistricting push The state Senate in Indiana defeated a plan to redraw the voting map, in a way that could have flipped two House seats. This was despite months of pressure from President Trump. Ben Thorp
Politics What 2026 might look like for Democrats Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances to retake the House of Representatives next year, but they also face challenges in their efforts to push back on President Trump. Mara Liasson
Arts & Life Here's what made it onto this year's UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling. Jeanette Woods
National The best volunteers are the ones who are committed and always show up A retired nurse knew that many families in her community struggle to afford diapers, so she picked a volunteer job where she could really help. Rachel Keith
Science An exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a volcanoes-Black Death link Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave discuss an Earth-sized exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a possible link between volcanoes and the Black Death. Regina G. Barber
National Trump administration indefinitely suspends immigration requests for Afghan nationals The Trump administration indefinitely suspended the processing of immigration requests for Afghans, potentially setting back tens of thousands of Afghans seeking asylum or other paths to citizenship. Andrew Schneider
Economy 'Catastrophe bonds' are gaining popularity as a response to climate change After the hurricane in Jamaica, the government had a pot of money to help rebuild. A Catastrophe Bonds payout. We explain how it works and why Cat Bond popularity is on the rise as a response to climate change. Jeff Guo
National Foreign-born population shrinks as Trump administration pressures immigrants to go The Trump administration claims 2 million non-citizens departed the U.S. this year, mostly "voluntarily." We examine its pressure tactics, including ICE raids and arrests at green card appointments. Martin Kaste