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The new coalition will support existing programs focused on bringing jobs, housing and transportation to areas that need it most.

Thunderstorms have caused record flooding in two towns straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border. Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms spent the day after her historic win looking to the future. The Atlanta Regional Commission is launching a new coalition to improve economic mobility.

The Tubman Museum is a place that fosters civic engagement, and where patrons can come together to learn about African American history through art.

Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.

The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.

On the November 5th edition: Flooding devastates communities on the Georgia-Tennessee border; Democrats prepare to take control of the Georgia House of Representatives; And researchers at Emory test a new way to treat melanoma.

Reflection, renewal. On this episode, we provide a musical reset for the mind. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.

A man calls forth magical spirits in an effort to find his long-missing girlfriend in this new British comedy-fantasy. Original and surprising, Small Prophets imbues daily life with poetic touches.

Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment.

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

Republican Jim Kingston maintained a slim lead over Democrat Amanda Hollowell in Georgia’s coastal congressional race following an unexpectedly close election marked by significant shifts in voter turnout and the influence of President Trump.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain have caused record flooding in two towns straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border.

A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.

A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.

A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.

Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.

A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.

Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.

The Bronx emcee's unpredictable set features a laundry list of guest appearances and hits from across three decades.

Democrats are planning out how to tackle their agenda in the new year, ballots are still being counted in some undecided races, Trump avoids taking the blame after GOP midterm losses.

The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.

Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.

Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.

Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.

Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.

Georgia lawmakers react to the historic midterm election results that will end decades of Republican dominance in Georgia. Democrats flipped the governor's mansion, all state constitutional offices and a majority on the Public Service Commission. A Democrat says the result speaks to the party's success in rural areas. A Republican says it was tied to President Trump.

Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery process.

Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s.

GPB's Peter Biello speaks with political science professor Zachary Peskowitz about what the final vote counts tell us about voter sentiment.

In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.

After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.

The five-member elected commission has a huge role in determining how much Georgians pay on their electric and natural gas bills, as well as where that energy comes from.

Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.

Firstman's new film is about a gay party promoter whose life is upended when he discovers he has a young son. "Arlo teaches Peter to grow up, and I think Peter teaches Arlo to be a kid," he says.

Democratic strategist Fred Hicks examines Georgia Democrats' historic election sweep and the challenges facing the party as it prepares to govern.

From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.

As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.

Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. He's set to become Nevada's first Black governor.