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Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.

States have been culling their Medicaid rolls since pandemic coverage protections expired last year. But more than a dozen states have also expanded access for lower-income people, including children.

The return of Starliner has been indefinitely delayed, but NASA and Boeing say the astronauts will use the spaceship to get home — eventually.

Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with righting Peru’s economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace, has died. He was 86.

From former President Donald Trump's historic mug shot to the House speaker drama, here are moments that captured the unprecedented political drama and other powerful moments that unfolded in 2023.

Last year, NPR's health reporters dug into the science of healthy living. Here are nine things they learned that can help you embrace small shifts with big payoffs in the year ahead.

The shootings in Newtown, Conn., have cast a spotlight on gun control and gun rights in the U.S. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is a supporter of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms, but the tragedy has caused him to look at gun ownership differently. He speaks with Robert Siegel for more on his changing views.

The Iowa senior now holds the NCAA women's points record. Here's how she got this far — and what it means for the sport.

Luiza Brina spent 10 years developing an album of nonreligious prayers. NPR Music's Lars Gotrich dives into newly released music from Brazil, featuring Milton Nascimento, Amaro Freitas and Anitta.

The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes' Village won't have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.