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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero celebrates their win against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion

The Associated Press

The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.

A voting location in Wainwright, Alberta, is seen on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

The Associated Press

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

People vote in Norwalk, Calif., during early voting in California's primary election on June 1, 2026. The Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in the state for allegedly illegally registering to vote or voting in U.S. elections, in an escalation of a feud with California officials over the state's voting system.

DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

Jude Joffe-Block, Miles Parks

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

Golfers make their way around the course at East Potomac Golf Links on October. The National Park Service confirmed in a filing had marked over 500 trees for removal as the Trump Administration mulls over a renovation for the golf course.

Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

Rachel Treisman, Scott Neuman

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

Petter Mattei portrays stars in the Metropolitan Opera production of Lincoln in the Bardo, adapted from George Saunders' surreal novel about the president grieving the loss of his son in the midst of the Civil War.

'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage

Jeff Lunden

With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera.

Cardi B performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert

Alanté Serene

In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.

Australian independent member of parliament Helen Haines speaks to journalists in the Press Gallery at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

The Associated Press

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

Coastally trapped Kelvin waves moving along the West Coast. The dark red represents higher than normal sea levels.

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

Ava Berger

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

Election workers process ballots for the California state primary at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on June 5. California's relatively slow vote count has put "a big target on its back," one expert told NPR.

The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races

Miles Parks

Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.

Forever Canadian signs in front of a home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Sept. 28, 2026.

Alberta voters weigh future in Canada

Sheena Rossiter

On Monday voters in the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta are deciding whether to take the first step toward a future referendum on independence.