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A collection of bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbons are seen on the top shelf right, among other fine whiskies at the "Far Bar," located in the historic Far East Building in the heart of Little Tokyo in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Oregon task force ends work without unity on recommendations about raising alcohol taxes

A legislative task force studying the public health impacts of alcohol abuse and whether to raise alcohol taxes for addiction treatment has ended its work without endorsing any specific recommendations.

'Close Your Eyes' is the best film of 2024 — but these 10 others are also contenders

Fresh Air's film critic takes stock of the past 12 months' worth of movies, pairing 10 of his favorites, and picking one that stands alone.

Here are the key Electoral College dates to keep in mind ahead of Inauguration Day

Former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the last election put a spotlight on what are essentially ministerial steps between Election Day and Inauguration Day. Here are the key dates ahead.

President Biden, seen here on Aug. 15 in Largo, Md., is expected to headline the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday.

Here’s who’s expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC

President Biden is set to headline Monday night's programming, but convention planning remains in flux with the party's quick pivot to Vice President Harris as the nominee.

NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are really changing

NPR has tracked the prices of dozens of items at the same superstore in Georgia, including eggs, T-shirts, snacks and paper towels. Here's what got cheaper over the past year, and more expensive.

2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know so far

The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Sunday. The gunman was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump with an AK-style rifle with scope.

Screenshots of some of the waffle products named in the recall.

Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target and supermarkets are recalled over listeria risk

The recall includes various certain frozen waffles sold in Walmart, Target, Publix and other stores. Some waffles for brands like Kodiak Cakes, Simple Truth and Food Hold have also been recalled.

Vice President Harris steps off Air Force 2 upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 1.

Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known

Of the top three potential running mates, Mark Kelly has the highest favorability rating overall and is particularly strong with independents. Harris is set to make her announcement Tuesday.

Southern Oregon University's Churchill Hall

Fall enrollment at Oregon colleges and universities increases on average, but results are mixed

Oregon Tech saw enrollment go up, but SOU's numbers fell, though less than expected.

New California laws taking effect Jan. 1 aim to make it easier to prosecute people accused of retail theft. Separately, voters passed Prop. 36 to toughen sentences for theft and drug offenses. Here, sheriff's deputies escort inmates down a secured hallway at downtown Central Jail in San Diego in 2015.

California stiffened penalties for theft — and more changes are coming

Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.

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