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Weakening of the Voter Rights Act has charged a surge in Black voters
Since the 2024 election, Black voters have led a surge in Democratic voter enthusiasm by responding to a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

Tennessee governor pauses executions after Christa Pike survives 2 lethal injections
Reaction was swift after the execution of a Tennessee woman was halted because she survived two lethal injections.

Christa Pike's lawyer on her botched execution and the state's investigation into it
NPR's Michel Martin asks Randy Spivey, a lawyer representing a death row inmate who survived two lethal injections, about Tennessee's handling of executions.

Christa Pike's lawyer on her botched execution and the state's investigation into it
NPR's Michel Martin asks Randy Spivey, a lawyer representing a death row inmate who survived two lethal injections, about Tennessee's handling of executions.

Estas son las posturas de las candidatas al 1.er Distrito Congresional de Nevada en temas clave
Mientras la Senadora estatal Carrie Buck (R‑Henderson) busca desbancar a la Congresista actual Dina Titus (D‑NV), el cargo representa una contienda competitiva.

Early voting numbers show a shift toward Democrats. If those hold, two House seats in Virginia could flip, and a third could be close.
The past week has seen forecasters shift their ratings in three Virginia districts, upgrading Democratic chances in each. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has put money into the state to defend Republican seats. Here's the math driving those moves. The post Early voting numbers…

Drew Litton: It’s a MacK attack!
Cartoonist Drew Litton celebrates one of Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon's lesser-known talents — dropping the gloves — in the team's opener.

A small patch could save lives from fentanyl overdoses and become a platform for other medical uses, Virginia Tech researchers say
The device, which detects the powerful opioid and releases an antidote, has been tested in mice, with use in humans at least four years away. The post A small patch could save lives from fentanyl overdoses and become a platform for other medical uses, Virginia Tech researchers…

“What’d I Miss?”: When is a handout … a handout?
In "What'd I Miss?" Myra passes time in the Social Security waiting room exploring exactly what constitutes a government handout.

Maui Surf Forecast for October 02, 2026
The moderate, short to medium period west to southwest swell originating from Tropical Storm Nolo will continue for Niihau and Kauai through Friday night...

Accordino and Provo: Every region wins?
Urban, suburban and rural communities can all thrive in today’s economy. Getting there will take a new approach.

Drake’s “Janice STFU” Breaks His Personal Record with 19 Weeks at No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs
Drake has added another major chart achievement to his career with "Janice STFU." The song has now spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart,...