Vance and Walz are both veterans. Here's what it means to have a vet VP For the first time since 1996, both major parties have picked a veteran for vice president -- a fact that some veterans' groups are hoping it leads to greater understanding of military and vet issues. Quil Lawrence
Justice Department No. 3 official pledges to fight hate crimes, fueled by personal story The Justice Department's third-in-command talked about the department's pledge to fight hate crimes, and shared he was close in age to Matthew Shepard, whose death inspired a federal law helping to prosecute people fueled by hate. Carrie Johnson
Photos: As Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday, a look through the decades Former President Jimmy Carter is turning 100. Here are images from notable events or parts of his life, both during his presidency and after. James Doubek
Tim Walz’s state became a ‘trans refuge.’ Here’s what that means and how it happened As states around it were passing bathroom bills and trans health care bans, Minnesota, under Gov. Tim Walz, went in the other direction, protecting transgender rights. Selena Simmons-Duffin
How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts As the presidential race ramps up in Georgia, one vital voting demographic is mobilizing and hoping to impact the race: young people. Erika Ryan
JD Vance’s time on the trail has often been overshadowed by self-made controversy Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making. Stephen Fowler
Vance and Walz hope their debate performance will win over voters in swing states Vice presidential candidates -- Ohio Senator JD Vance, a Republican, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, will face off tonight for their only debate. Leila Fadel
How city leaders want to patch Seattle's $250 million budget deficit Seattle leaders have known for years the revenue base for the city’s general fund – largely reliant on regressive tax sources – can’t keep up with increasing costs and demand for services. Clare McGrane
What voters along one of Milwaukee's most diverse streets are saying about 2024 NPR's Ari Shapiro and WUWM's Maayan Silver spoke with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through Milwaukee area segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state. Mia Venkat
A look back at some of the big moments in VP debate history The debate between vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz is Tuesday. Through history, there have been times that vice presidential debates made a tangible difference in campaigns. Tamara Keith