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The rapper's eighth album scored his best-selling debut week ever, but the raw numbers don't tell the whole story of its success. Meanwhile, Shaboozey returns to the top of the songs chart.

Some red states approved ballot measures to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick time to their workers.

Donald Trump made immigration a major issue of his campaign. But among New York's large and diverse immigrant communities, NPR's Jasmine Garsd found mixed opinions on a second Trump presidency.

Cindy Nava came to the U.S. when she was 7 years old. She says she ran for the Albuquerque-area seat to boost political representation of the state's Hispanic-majority population.

Seven states have been the focus for pollsters and campaigns in this presidential election: The "Blue Wall" and the Sun Belt.

Here seven counties to watch — one in each swing state — that might give some idea how the race is going and why one candidate or the other won:

The final day of election season is coming to an end as polling stations around the U.S. close. See what Election Day looked like across the country.

Tune in to NPR starting at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 5 as polls begin to close, and stay with us throughout the night as results come in.

On this election day, we hear from Lake County Elections Supervisor Alan Hays about performing one of our most important civic duties. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes is at the polls speaking with voting Floridians. Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose discusses the city’s response to the tragic mass shooting that took place downtown on Halloween night. We learn about efforts to restore the voting rights of Floridians convicted of felonies. A symphonic libretto presents the perspectives of young activists grappling with a range of issues as well as the spirit and determination of youth.

The renowned arranger, composer and producer worked with countless artists, including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson. Jones died Nov. 3. Originally broadcast in 2001.