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Democrats retained control of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won reelection in an exceptionally close race. She speaks with Morning Edition about what the race means for her party.

Rising prices are a top concern for voters in this year's midterm elections, outpacing abortion, crime and defending democracy. Prices in September were up 8.2% from a year ago.

After decades in New York, Watson has returned to Kansas City. The core KC jazz values — a swinging beat, a personal style, and an earthy, bluesy sensibility — are firmly in place on this new album.

California's gas prices, well above the national average, have gone into overdrive, topping $6 a gallon in October. Why is gas so expensive in a state that's synonymous with the automobile?

Fire season in Montana has reached a dangerous new level. Blazes are growing and now threatening larger towns as the state is running out of money to fight them.

Two weeks after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, the cleanup continues. The EPA says Norfolk Southern will be responsible for the damage and all related costs of affected residents and businesses.

Electric vehicles are all the rage these days. But hybrids — the kind without a plug — are much more popular with buyers. There's a new Prius, popular SUVs, pickups — and even a hybrid Corvette.

Some municipal water utilities are taking emergency measures to sequester some employees to assure that they can keep the water flowing as the coronavirus spreads.

Shoppers are far more interested in hybrids than all-electric vehicles, but environmentalists believe cars like the Prius are an unnecessary detour on the path to electrification.

As many North State residents have become experts at surviving power outages, we asked for your tips on how to best prepare. We’re republishing those answers, as well as advice from experts, for residents across the region.