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A crop of candidates are insisting they won their elections, despite not being close

Some candidates who finished way down in Georgia's primaries have said their elections were tainted by fraud, and at least one is fundraising off of that.

A crop of candidates are insisting they won their elections, despite not being close

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Post-Roe, a look at how old and new protest music reflects political moments

A march protesting the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022 in Portland, Ore. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images hide caption

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Music

Post-Roe, a look at how old and new protest music reflects political moments

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR music critic Ann Powers and music scholar Shana Redmond about how old and new protest music reflects political moments, following the Supreme Court overturning Roe.

Post-Roe, a look at how old and new protest music reflects political moments

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A Texas woman accused in a pro cyclist's death is arrested in Costa Rica

The U.S. Marshals Service said that Kaitlin Marie Armstrong (shown), who is suspected in the fatal shooting of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson at an Austin, Texas, home, has been arrested in Costa Rica. U.S. Marshals Service via AP, File hide caption

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A Texas woman accused in a pro cyclist's death is arrested in Costa Rica

Kaitlin Marie Armstrong (shown), suspected in the fatal shooting of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson at an Austin home, has been arrested in Costa Rica, the U.S. Marshals Service said Thursday.

Technology

Where abortion is banned, someone's phone activity could be used as criminal evidence

Search histories, geolocation and health data — or any digital breadcrumbs suggesting an illegal abortion was researched or sought — may be targeted by prosecutors in states with abortion bans.

Where abortion is banned, someone's phone activity could be used as criminal evidence

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The effect the Supreme Court's climate decision may have

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Environment Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions from existing power plants.

The effect the Supreme Court's climate decision may have

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Health

41% of adults in the U.S. have medical debt. Here are some ways to try to avoid it

High deductibles, copays and health care costs are fueling a massive debt crisis in the U.S. In our ongoing investigation into medical debt, we look at ways to stay out of the health care debt trap.

41% of adults in the U.S. have medical debt. Here are some ways to try to avoid it

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Law

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as associate justice on the Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as Supreme Court Justice Thursday, filling the seat of outgoing Justice Stephen Breyer and becoming the first Black woman to serve on the country's highest court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as associate justice on the Supreme Court

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Immigration advocates are cheering the Supreme Court's decision on 'Remain in Mexico'

The Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration in a major immigration ruling. The Court says the government can roll back the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy implemented by President Trump.

Immigration advocates are cheering the Supreme Court's decision on 'Remain in Mexico'

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Law

Supreme Court allows Biden administration to roll back 'Remain In Mexico' policy

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marysol Castro, an attorney with El Paso's Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, about the Remain in Mexico decision.

Supreme Court allows Biden administration to roll back 'Remain In Mexico' policy

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Sports

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was more than a basketball coach for former players

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jay Williams, host of NPR's The Limits, about his conversation with recently retired, legendary Duke college basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who once coached Williams.

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was more than a basketball coach for former players

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Election deniers have taken their fraud theories on tour — to nearly every state

Map: NPR tracked four key influencers who appeared at least 308 events in 45 states and the District of Columbia, often with elected officials, candidates, and grassroots organizations. Nick McMillan/NPR hide caption

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Investigations

Election deniers have taken their fraud theories on tour — to nearly every state

Even as the Jan. 6 hearings play out, election misinformation keeps spreading. NPR tracked four leaders preaching false information about election fraud at hundreds of grassroots events nationwide.

Election deniers have taken their fraud theories on tour — to nearly every state

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DOJ fails to report on making federal websites accessible to disabled people

A sign marks the facade of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. on May 5. A group of senators are asking the DOJ why the agency has failed to file reports on the federal government's compliance with website accessibility standards. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Technology

DOJ fails to report on making federal websites accessible to disabled people

It has been 10 years since the Justice Department filed a report on the government's compliance with IT accessibility standards, a group of concerned senators say. Now they are asking for answers.

The U.S. is facing a domestic threat from Trump, Liz Cheney says

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), vice chair of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, says Cassidy Hutchinson showed great patriotism when she testified about inner workings of the White House that day. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

The U.S. is facing a domestic threat from Trump, Liz Cheney says

"Republicans cannot both be loyal to Donald Trump and loyal to the Constitution," Rep. Liz Cheney said in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.