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The former Starbucks CEO has a better chance than most because of his wealth, but there are reasons George Washington was the nation's only independent president.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won big in this month's Brandenburg and Saxony state elections. A recent poll shows the AfD more popular than ever throughout Germany.

On Sunday, voters will elect a president and parliament in snap elections called by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has amassed broad powers over the years. Here's a look at what's at stake.

Young conservative leaders are demanding changes from their party after a majority of Millennial and Generation Z voters turned out for Democrats in the midterm elections.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

Commentator Kevin Phillips says in the long term, it might be advantageous for a political party to lose a presidential election.

Food and drinks aren't the only ways to impress your friends at your next holiday party. NPR's Felix Contreras has some suggestions for a new holiday soundtrack. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to Contreras about how to get your party started and bring it to a smooth, reflective end.

In 2002, the authors argued the Democratic Party had an emerging majority backed by key voting groups including women, professionals, ethnic minorities and the working class.

Last year, Peng made sexual assault allegations against a former Chinese party leader and then went missing for weeks.

A viral video of a magician in Chicago performing at an adult birthday party has renewed interest in magic tricks.