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Sarkozy, Royal Face Runoff in France

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal have advanced to a May 6 runoff in France's presidential elections. With most of the votes counted, Sarkozy took in more than 31 percent, with Segolene second at just under 26 percent.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska, as they arrive at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

Zelenskyy arrives in Canada to speak before Parliament and boost support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak to the Canadian Parliament on Friday as part of his campaign to bolster support from Western allies for Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion.

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner expected to go down this year

Some appetizing news from the American Farm Bureau Federation: Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be less expensive this year.

Hochul downplays key meeting with political rival Tom Suozzi

Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed Wednesday that she summoned Tom Suozzi — the likely Democratic nominee to replace George Santos in Congress — to come to Albany to meet with her before the party agrees to nominate him to run in the Feb. 13 special election.

Colin Steton's "Hollowing," from his latest album The love it took to leave you, is one of our contenders for the year's best songs.

The Contenders, Vol. 17: The songs we can't stop playing this week

We update our running list of the year's best songs with a slice of pop perfection from Oso Oso, harrowing sounds from Colin Stetson, a blissful journey with composer Christopher Rountree and more. Featured songs and artists: 1. Oso Oso: "dog without its bark," from life till bones 2. Christopher Rountree: "Almanac," from 3BPM3. Colin Stetson: "Hollowing," from The love it took to leave you 4. Emily D'Angelo: "Freezing," from Freezing5. Lia Kohl: "Tennis Court Light, Snow," from Normal Sounds 6. Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari, from Revolución DiamantinaQuestions, comments, suggestions or any feedback at all always welcome: allsongs@npr.org

A person holds a sign at a rally to raise the federal minimum wage, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 4.

Minimum-wage workers in 22 states will be getting raises on Jan. 1

While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) passes against Minnesota during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader has shoulder surgery, out for Boca Bowl against South Florida

The dual-threat quarterback had surgery to repair a tear in his shoulder after the regular season ended, Syracuse announced Monday.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny takes part in a march in Moscow on Feb. 29, 2020. Associates say he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost.

Missing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is located in an Arctic penal colony

Associates of the imprisoned Russian opposition leader said Monday that he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost.

When do polls close in every state? Here's a timeline

The Associated Press can't call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here's a breakdown of when that will happen.

Beabadoobee's "California," from her album This is How Tomorrow Moves, is one of the tracks we can't stop playing this week.

The Contenders, Vol. 18: The songs we can't stop playing this week

Reflections on regret from beabadoobee and Bon Iver, deep sonic meditations from Nala Sinephro and Jill Fraser, and more updates to our running list of the year's best songs. Featured songs and artists: 1. beabadoobee: "California," from This is How Tomorrow Moves 2. Bon Iver: "S P E Y S I D E," from SABLE 3. Mabe Fratti: "Kravitz," from Sentir que no sabe4. Jem: "Come On Closer," from Finally Woken (20th Anniversary Remastered Edition)5. Nala Sinephro: "Continuum 3," from Endlessness 6. Jill Fraser: "Beautiful Summer," from Earthly Pleasures Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org

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