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Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers he's working to keep the Justice Department out of politics after four years of chaos during the Trump presidency.

The United States has joined the list of countries where democracy is backsliding, according to a new report by the think tank International IDEA.

About 6 in 10 now say controlling gun violence is more important than protecting gun rights. But independents are split on some key measures, and President Biden's approval rating hits his worst mark.

From Supreme Court decisions to Jan. 6 revelations — it has been an extraordinary last several days in politics.

It's been six months since Russia launched its full scale invasion on Ukraine. Now it's a war of attrition that has led to a global food crisis, inflation across the world and devastation in Ukraine.

The top-ranked Swiatek has won seven titles in 2022, the most by a woman since Serena Williams in 2014.

From Bach on the accordion to a full-length symphony housed on a one-bit microchip, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz spin an eclectic assortment of new music.

Syracuse grabbed its first ranked win on Tuesday in dramatic fashion. Nico Horning recaps the contest.

Officials in Newport News, Va., say a six-year-old who shot and wounded his teacher during class got the gun from home. First grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot during a lesson on Friday.

Syracuse men's basketball started the 2022 season strong with a 90-72 win over Lehigh. WAER's Caleb Nice touches on the highlights from the victory.