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Tennessee secretary of state on redistricting, low turnout

Voters head to the polls in Tennessee on Thursday. This year’s primaries come after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the state to redraw its congressional maps. But even as officials are making final preparations, President Trump continues...

What scientists can learn from debris crashing into the moon

A four-ton upper stage of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have hit the moon at 5,400 mph. The SpaceX rocket launched a pair of lunar landers last year, but the company’s scientists say a combination of solar activity...

News Wrap: Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC director

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the CDC, FAA officials are investigating an incident involving President Trump's helicopter and a commercial aircraft, Iran says it's in the final stage...

How new ovarian cancer findings may help reduce risk

One of the deadliest forms of cancer for women may not start where we once believed. Researchers now know nearly all fatal ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. Stephanie Sy discusses with Dr. Rebecca Stone,...

News Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Judiciary Committee

In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a step closer to securing the job permanently after the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved his nomination, civil rights groups are demanding answers after a man from El...

How new satellites and AI are detecting wildfires early

This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. wildfires in at least a decade. There have been more fires and more acreage burned at this point in the year compared to any in the last ten. With...

Paid early access to Trump’s posts raises questions

President Trump is selling early access to his social media posts. Truth Social launched a subscription service giving a first look at posts from the president. The price tag is reportedly up to $100,000 a month. Critics are raising...

Senate faces long to-do list and little time before recess

The Senate is just days away from taking its month-long August recess, but Congress is also rapidly running out of time to avoid a government shutdown this fall and handle a host of other items. Lawmakers are scrambling to...

Michigan Senate primary divides Dems over direction of party

In Michigan, Democrats will make a decision about the shape of their party. The contentious Senate primary is a match between different wings and candidates with very different styles. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Michigan and reports on the contest...

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats not playing it safe

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Michigan Senate primary and the message Democrats are taking into the midterms, prosecutors dropping...
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7 startups share $15.6 million in the latest round of government-backed dementia research grants

The solutions in the second round of CUREator+ Dementia & Cognitive Decline grants, backed by government’s Medical Research Future...
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