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Communication remains ‘choppy’ between county officials and the elections director after an unexpectedly large number of mail-in ballots remained uncounted following Election Night. That’s led at least one candidate — sitting commissioner Dane Scalise — to file a complaint asking for answers. The situation is complicated by the status of the county’s election office as a locally-funded extension of a state agency.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ava Wallace of The Washington Post about Rafael Nadal's career. The tennis star announced he will retire in November.

The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic.

Africa's cities have become home to an invasive, malaria-carrying mosquito. New research suggests vulnerabilities that could be exploited to take on the disease-bearing insects.

Paradise is a real place, and for many, the California town was utopia--until the fire. We hear from residents and wildfire expert George Whitesides, who says a safer wildfire season is possible.

The new coverage includes practices such as music therapy, sweat lodges, and drumming, which are integral to Native healing traditions and have proved helpful for addiction among other health issues.

The U.S. women blitzed the field to win the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics. A few minutes later, in the men's 4x100m relay, the U.S. men were disqualified after a poor baton handoff.

When it comes to Black Twitter, filmmaker Prentice Penny says "no one is above being joked on." His Hulu docuseries charts the voices and movements that made it a force in politics and culture.

Iowa's abortion ban makes an exception for circumstances like rape. But many doctors and activists say it's nearly impossible for survivors across the country, especially in Iowa, to get an abortion.