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(Left to right) Ruben Kihuen, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional district, Stephanie Murphy, Democratic candidate for Florida's 7th congressional district, and LuAnn Bennett, Democratic House candidate in Virginia's 10th district.

6 Things To Watch When It Comes To Control Of The House On Election Night

The GOP is still favored to control the House. Donald Trump hasn't been the boon Democrats need. But some longtime GOP incumbents could go down, as Democrats stand to pick up a dozen or more seats.

War Costs, Tax Cuts Top Agenda for Congress

Congress is expected to approve President Bush's $75-billion request to fund the war in Iraq, but the House and Senate must reconcile differences over the size of a proposed tax cut. The House passed the president's package, worth $726 billion over 10 years. But the war's growing price tag makes the Senate reluctant to sign off on the entire amount. NPR's David Welna reports.

Muslims Mourn Top Iraqi Shiite Leader's Death

Tens of thousands of Muslims begin a three-day march to mourn Ayatollah Mohammed Baqer al-Hakim, a revered Iraqi Shiite cleric killed by a car-bomb attack Friday. Al-Hakim, a long-time opponent of Saddam Hussein, was one of more than 100 people killed in the bombing of the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Even if you say "thank you" by e-mail, it's best to follow up with a handwritten note, says etiquette expert Peggy Post.

In Wired World, Handwritten 'Thank You' Still Tops

For many, summer is a time of transition: weddings, graduations, job interviews. And that means it's also a season for thank-you notes. Despite the ubiquity of e-mail, experts tell Michele Norris that a handwritten note remains the best way to express your gratitude.

A young white rhino, drugged and blindfolded, is about to be released into the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was relocated from South Africa to protect it from poachers.

Extraordinary Moments: Top Contenders For A Photojournalism Prize

Nominees for the 2018 World Press Photo contest are both newsy and unexpected: child jockeys, a blindfolded rhino, cave-dwellers in China.

Domino's: Don't Mess With Artisan Pizza Toppings

Domino's Pizza begins a new ad campaign Thursday. The company is so confident in its pizzas that the ads say customers will not be allowed to change the toppings on any of its new artisan line of pizzas.

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NPR's Mike Shuster reports on the relatively low profile the United States has kept in Liberia during that country's recent civil strife.

House Speaker Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, called lawmakers into the chamber in groups of four to place their votes on the supplemental budget.

Missouri Lawmakers Return To Jefferson City Monday; State Budget Is Top Priority

Missouri lawmakers are headed back to the state capitol Monday to pass a state budget by May 8. The coronavirus has left the 2020 legislative session in...

The finished product, garnished with oven-roasted cauliflower, toasted walnuts and brown butter.

A 'Top Chef' Cooks Up A Warming Winter Soup

Supermarket produce shelves can be bleak in December, but the humble cauliflower is in season. Top Chef finalist Carla Hall shares her recipe for a cream of cauliflower soup to warm the winter nights.

Belva "Sharon" Turner, 75, stands in the doorway of her screen porch at her home at the end of the Glade Top Trail in Longrun, Missouri.

Sense of Place: Growing up on the Glade Top Trail

High up in the Ozark Mountains lies a gravel road that spans 23 miles from Ava to Longrun. It’s Missouri’s only National Scenic Byway, and it’s owned by...

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