NPR political reporter Stephen Fowler traveled to Kansas recently to follow some key races that are turning out closer than expected.

Harrison Ford in Wichita: Now a major motion picture! Plus, there’s a new place in Wichita to see an old cult favorite.

Farmers are cutting less hay this year due to persistent drought, the soaring price of fuel and a new pest. That’s driving up the cost for livestock producers, who often rely on hay to feed their animals during the winter.

After a Kansas farm girl is swept away by a cyclone to the Land of Oz, a pair of magical red slippers helps bring her back home again. In the Kansas City Ballet’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy Gale’s ruby-red pointe shoes sparkle with hundreds of tiny rhinestones.

Kansas' U.S. Senate race has attracted national headlines and money. But what about the topics voters care about? Here's what Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton say about affordability, healthcare, statewide and national issues.

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's past are still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal efforts is seeking truth, accountability and reparations before it's too late.

President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.

Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.

About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.