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The 2008 presidential campaign was supposed to herald a new era for women in politics, but more than a year later the proverbial glass ceiling still appears hard to break through. Anne Kornblut, author of the new book Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin and What it will take for a Woman to win, says no one has figured how female candidates should present themselves.

Isaac Herzog's visit to Capitol Hill came after the House passed a GOP-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel in the wake of incendiary comments made and then walked back by a leading Democrat.

For the first time in two decades, the U.S. has evidence of local transmission of malaria. Most of the cases occurred in Florida's Sarasota County, which has stepped up mosquito suppression efforts.

Gaza has been off-limits to tourists since Hamas took over in 2007 and Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade. NPR follows a tour guide to sites, including a palace, shops, cafes and a bathhouse.

Decades ago, Taiwan set up propaganda broadcast stations on islands right off the coast of mainland China. One of its key tools: women's voices.

What makes some families stronger, more harmonious, and just plain happier than others? To find out, Bruce Feiler asked parents and experts from a wide variety of fields for advice that parents could apply to improve life at home.

The program launched by President George W. Bush is credited with saving 25 million lives. Some in Congress want this year's reauthorization tied to language that PEPFAR will not "promote abortion."

A California man is facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot. Alan Hostetter's journey went from teaching yoga in Orange County to leading the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

For over 70 years, the U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in Gaza. Now, it's under scrutiny after 12 employees are alleged to have taken part in Hamas' attacks in Israel.

Here's where the current notable GOP hopefuls, including Donald Trump, stand on issues of democracy and election integrity.