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A new study says sixth-graders do better when they attend K-8 schools, so they're not the youngest.

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?

A year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that Americans are pessimistic about the future of democracy, as false claims about the 2020 election persist.

Also: More than 80 arrested in St. Louis protests after an ex-officer is acquitted of murder; four American women are hit with acid in France; and "Handmaid's Tale" and "Veep" win at the Emmy Awards.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to StoryCorps founder Dave Isay about the audio recordings made by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression.

Ed Martin advanced bogus claims about election fraud in swing states in 2020, and he spoke at a boisterous rally in Washington the day before the siege on the Capitol.

In these times of self-isolation, connecting with others is more important than ever. StoryCorps founder David Isay describes a new platform allowing people to share their stories remotely.

Women are dominating the charts, from established singers like Taylor Swift, to newer chart topper Charli XCX.

StoryCorps founder Dave Isay talks about how to participate in "The Great Thanksgiving Listen," an initiative that encourages people to honor someone by recording their story for future generations.

Georgia looms large in politics — both in the ongoing Jan. 6 committee's work, and in upcoming elections.