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Karen Handel, a former GOP state official in Georgia, defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff, a 30-year-old documentary filmmaker. Democrats have been unable to pick up a seat in any special election this year.

Despite divisions over Trump's immigration crackdowns, Americans show growing support for immigration restrictions. And, several top federal prosecutors resign over pressure to drop Eric Adams' corruption case.

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.

As millions around the world get ready to welcome the year of the rabbit, we spoke with chefs, cooks and bakers about what dishes they're putting on their tables and what they mean to each of them.

One high school in New York has found a way to have safe and memorable graduation: hold it at a drive-in movie theater.

In 2015 and 2016, the number of pedestrians killed in the U.S. increased significantly. In 2017, the number held steady at nearly 6,000 estimated fatalities, according to a new report.

The White House and Congress continue to work on a deal that avoids the fiscal cliff and cuts deficits in the long run. President Obama wants to raise tax rates for the wealthy. Republicans want to raise revenue by closing loopholes and limiting deductions for high-income people. But could that raise enough money?

As part of the "fiscal cliff" deal moving through Congress, a two-year-old payroll tax holiday comes to an end. Under the tax holiday, the 6.2 percent payroll tax was cut to 4.2 percent for all American workers. NPR's John Ydstie talks about what the change will mean for employees and the economy.

The racial group grew by 45.6 percent from 2000 to 2010.