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The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group ...

Congress comes into session today and will kick-off the new session by electing leaders in the House and Senate.

President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal ...

The first order of business for the House this year is to elect a speaker but divisions within the GOP are already causing ...

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

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Bollards meant to close roads off to cars have been an issue in New Orleans for years. Why did officials ignore this for so long, and what more could be done to keep crowds there safe?

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.