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Politics
Meet some of Tuesday's history-making election winners
Not all of the results are in just yet, but there are some notable wins in the races that have been called.
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Politics
James Roesener is the first out trans man elected to a U.S. state legislature
James Roesener, 26, is the first openly trans man elected to a state legislature in U.S. history, per the LGBTQ Victory Fund. It says a record number of trans candidates ran in the 2022 midterms.
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National
How antisemitic rhetoric is impacting Jewish communities, and what to do about it
Recent antisemitic incidents have put American Jews on edge. Community leaders hope this moment will finally make clear the importance of education and allyship.
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Arts & Life
Martin Luther King Jr. paid the bill for Julia Roberts' birth. Here's the backstory
As fans marked Julia Roberts' birthday last week, they also uncovered a connection between her family and that of the civil rights icon. It all started when her parents opened an acting school.
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Business
Women leaders switch jobs at record rates as they demand better from their workplaces
Women leaders — already in short supply — are leaving their companies at rates not seen in years, a new report says. For every woman at the director level who gets promoted, two women directors leave.
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Calls grow to boycott Adidas as the company stays silent on Ye's antisemitism
Adidas placed its relationship with the rapper under review earlier this month. And while he's since doubled down, the company hasn't given an update — and continues to release new Yeezy products.
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Politics
Jan. 6 panel shows new footage of congressional leaders scrambling for security help
Thursday's hearing revealed new video footage of members of Congress working the phones from secure locations, interspersed with scenes of rioters chanting outside.
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Politics
The Jan. 6 committee votes unanimously to subpoena Trump
All nine members of the committee voted to subpoena the former president to testify before them. Presidential subpoenas are complicated but not unprecedented.
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Politics
These 6 members of the Jan. 6 committee are up for reelection in 2022
Six members of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol are running for reelection in 2022.
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Environment
See the buzzworthy winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
This year's top prizes went to a teen from Thailand and an American who is just the fifth woman to win in 58 years. Karine Aigner spoke with NPR about the significance of the photo and the award.