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Big Bird, who is technically 6 years old, got his COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend. His announcement did not sit well with conservatives like Sen. Ted Cruz, who called it "government propaganda."

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Defector's Maitreyi Anantharaman about the NBA playoffs, which start next week with the play-in tournament to decide which teams get the last slots.

State officials blocked five GOP candidates from the ballot after signatures they submitted included alleged forgeries. The Republicans said they were unaware of problems with the signatures.

The GOP freshman accused his colleagues of drug use and hosting orgies, without offering any evidence or specific details. It triggered a swifter response from party leaders than past controversies.

Utah Congressman John Curtis is accused of ignoring sexual harassment allegations against his chief of police while he was Mayor of Provo. State Rep. Mike…

Republican Darren Bailey, who is backed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democrat and billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker on the Illinois ballot for governor in November.

Oil prices have fallen from their peak earlier this year, but they are still high enough to inflict pain on car owners and to bring big profits to oil producers.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York if the Biden administration is doing enough to prevent or limit Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The Justice Department might appeal the mask ruling if the CDC says they're still needed. Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report. France's presidential campaign is in its final days.

Fifty years ago, Title IX banned discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs. Advocates say it's been a fight to make sure girls and women get the opportunities promised.