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Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Cindy Hyde-Smith November 4, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. 
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How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from district attorney to Mississippi's Democratic US Senator
Elise Catrion Gregg
In a state that hasn't had a Democrat in office since 1980 and hasn't sent a Black Senator to Washington since the 1870s, Colom's win represents a massive upset in state politics.
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At least 23 states considered laws governing ICE and schools this year
Natalie Pate
Robyn performs a Tiny Desk concert Sept. 8, 2026, at NPR in Washington, D.C.
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Robyn: Tiny Desk Concert
Dora Levite, Lars Gotrich
Democratic Reps. Terri Sewell (left) and Shomari Figures of Alabama appear at a voting rights rally in May on the steps of the state's Capitol in Montgomery, Ala.
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A blue wave helped offset for now a falling tally of Black members in the U.S. House
Hansi Lo Wang
Texas Standard
A new Vietnam War documentary teaches us how to heal from — and confront — the past
“Home From the Vietnam War” follows the journey of two men impacted by the war — a U.S. veteran and Vietnamese refugee — as they work to heal their wounds...
Texas’ new Democratic ag commissioner talks hemp, data centers, screwworm and other priorities
How Gina Hinojosa may — or may not — be able to end state takeovers of schools in Texas
South Texas WWII veteran shares his side of history after nearly 80 years
Vikki Goodwin names bipartisan transition team with former Republican senators
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