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Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 to honor the emancipation of U.S. slaves.

The strikes and resulting work stoppages have ripple effects on the U.S. economy and labor market.

Republicans in the U.S. Senate might be close to an immigration deal, but in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson is saying the bill is dead on arrival as lawmakers are preparing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Polls put Matt Dolan ahead of Bernie Moreno and Frank LaRose in the U.S. Senate race.

The immigration system in the U.S. needs to be fixed, but how and when?

Transgender athletes have become the focus of Ohio’s U.S. Senate campaign.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end, but at what cost for both political parties?

Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.

U.S. military officials reject reports that Iraqi resistance is stalling the drive to Baghdad, or slowing allied supplies. At a news briefing in Qatar, Maj. Gen. Victor Renuart says "there's no pause on the battlefield." In Nasiriyah, U.S. Marines defending two key bridges against Iraqi resistance shift tactics and push into the city. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

Setting the stage for a ground assault on Baghdad, U.S. forces move within 10 miles of the Iraqi capital. Facing only sporadic Iraqi resistance, U.S. Army units approach from the southwest, while Marines advance from the southeast. Calm prevails inside the city as those who remain prepare for attack. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Anne Garrels.