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We look at a whirlwind of recent headlines — some factual, others purely manufactured — to see how the press is handling the underlying stories and how voters can digest them.

Sri Lanka heads for an unprecedented three-way presidential vote today. Analysts say a Maoist candidate may win amid a popular desire for change after a former president's ouster.

Deadly attacks have intensified the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani's groundbreaking season, and the Chicago White Sox's ongoing nightmare.

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District has flipped red to blue and back since it was established in 1969. Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to be the first Democratic congressman re-elected in 40 years.

Almost all major American labor unions are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in this year's presidential election. But many rank-and-file members of those unions do not.

NPR's Scott Simon tells you (almost) everything you wanted to know about President Biden's home state as it hosts the leaders of Australia, India and Japan.

Turmoil in the North Carolina gubernatorial race could have serious implications for the presidential race. Plus, Georgia poll workers may have to hand-count ballots in November.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with pop star Nelly Furtado about her new music, why she decided to return to the studio and how her career has evolved.

A new app is gaining popularity in Western states with major wildfire risk. It's staffed in part by volunteers who listen in on first responder radio frequencies.