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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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A woman deposits her ballot in an election drop box in Jersey City, N.J.
Elections
New Jersey

Federal judge orders New Jersey to redesign primary ballot

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim had argued that New Jersey’s one-of-a-kind primary ballot would violate his constitutional rights.

2 years ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: What to know about poll watchers, and what they can and can’t do in Pennsylvania

Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.

2 years ago

US Vice President Kamala Harris looks on as US President Joe Biden signs an executive order after delivering remarks on advancing the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 30, 2023. Biden issued an executive order October 30, 2023, on regulating artificial intelligence, aiming for the United States to
NPR
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National
Public Safety
Technology

The White House issued new rules on how government can use AI. Here’s what they do

The memo outlines how government agencies can implement artificial intelligence and requires that agencies have a chief AI officer.

2 years ago

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Books
National
Politics

In a new book, retired Justice Stephen Breyer argues the Constitution should be viewed as a set of principles

Breyer says if readers get to the end of his new book, “They'll be able to say, ‘He's asking me… to make up my own mind.’”

2 years ago

Listen 1:00
Bob Casey
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

‘Toxic’: Casey releases new campaign ad touting efforts on behalf of ill veterans in Pa.

Facing a war veteran challenger, Casey is highlighting his efforts to expand VA benefits to those exposed to toxic environments while serving abroad.

2 years ago

Ghost guns
Government
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’

The measure would criminalize the sale of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Recount petitions could impede Pa.’s efforts to certify 2024 election by new federal deadline

After the 2022 election, more than 100 recount petitions were filed around Pennsylvania, delaying certification. Could that happen again in 2024?

2 years ago

Pa. Capitol building
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

‘Dark money’ groups would be forced to disclose how they spend on Pa.’s elections under advancing bill

Two bills would make changes to Pa.’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, which put no limit on the amount of money donors can give candidates or political committees.

2 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Economy
Employment
Government Accountability

‘Unauditable’: Delaware auditor says outdated systems make it impossible to verify $390 million in unemployment fund

Auditor Lydia York cites poor management and a slow response to address the financial reporting problems with the state’s unemployment fund.

2 years ago

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NPR
Media
Technology

Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here’s how to opt out of that

Many users are criticizing Meta for limiting political content in a year when the U.S. and several other countries will be holding pivotal elections.

2 years ago

Side by side photos of Ryan Bizzarro; Stacy Garrity; Erin McClelland
Economy
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: Your guide to the primary candidates for treasurer

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is the only Republican appearing on the April 23 primary ballot, while Democrats will decide between state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland.

2 years ago

mail ballots getting processed.
Elections
Pennsylvania

‘Undated’ Pa. mail ballots don’t count, appeals court rules

The technical mandate caused thousands of votes to be declared invalid in the 2022 election.

2 years ago

Then-President Donald Trump holds up a Bible outside St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., during a controversial 2020 photo-op.
NPR
Elections
Religion

Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included

The "God Bless The USA" Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation's founding documents.

2 years ago

Ryan Williams, with the Utah Drivers License Division, displayes his cell phone with a pilot version of the state's mobile ID on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in West Valley City, Utah.
Government
New Jersey
Technology
Transportation

Mobile driver’s licenses could soon be coming to N.J.

A bill is working its way through the N.J. legislature that would allow a license to be carried on a cellphone, tablet, or any device with internet capability.

2 years ago

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Joe Lieberman
Aging
Government

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.

2 years ago

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