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An engine is assembled at a Cummins plant in Columbus, Ind., in 2007. The <em>Fortune</em> 500 company sells diesel engines around the world.

As Factory Jobs Slip Away, Indiana Voters Have Trade On Their Minds

The state has been steadily losing manufacturing jobs for years. The issue is already playing a big part in the presidential campaign, and it could drive a lot of people to the polls on Tuesday.

Eugene V. Debs Museum Explores History Of American Socialism

Eugene Debs was the first major Democratic Socialist in American history, running for president five times in the early 1900s. NPR goes on a tour of his home in Terre Haute, Ind., ahead of that state's primary with Benjamin Kite, an avid Bernie Sanders supporter. Kite, one of the home's caretakers, says Debs laid the groundwork for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal, and likewise Bernie Sanders may be laying the groundwork for a major shift left in American politics.

Jaime Rangel helps Gustavo Ruiz, 12, align a tire on his bike, at a recent community event in southeast Fresno, Calif. As manager for Bici Projects, Rangel promotes cycling in the Latino community as a great way to get in shape.

Cyclist Teaches Kids To Use Fun To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Jaime Rangel was 14 when he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Bike rides helped him get in shape and defeat the illness. Now 26, he's showing other kids from low-income families how to do it.

Renee Powell's family must pay more than $13,000 per year in out-of-pocket health care costs before they are fully covered.

Politics In Real Life: Rising Health Care Costs Weigh On Voters

When Renee Powell's premiums exceeded her mortgage payments, it was upsetting. But it's just one way health care costs rise for many voters.

Jesse Vega checks out a vehicle at an Uber "Work On Demand" recruitment event March 10 in South Los Angeles. The company is researching ways to get rid of its surge pricing, a feature that drivers like but that can make costs unpredictable for consumers.

Uber Plans To Kill Surge Pricing, Though Drivers Say It Makes Job Worth It

Uber is using machine learning to predict high demand, which would allow the app to schedule extra drivers instead of hiking rates at busy times. But such a change would hurt driver pay.

Republican Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe Monday in Osceola, Ind. The Hoosier State might be Cruz's last chance to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

4 Things To Watch In The Indiana Primary

How much will Donald Trump pad his lead, and what will Ted Cruz do next? Even if Bernie Sanders wins, Hillary Clinton's lead is virtually insurmountable. And the GOP Senate primary is one to watch.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes selfies with supporters at a campaign stop in Indianapolis on Sunday.

Here's Where The Delegate Math Stands Before Tuesday's Indiana Primary

If Donald Trump wins most of Indiana's delegates, his path to the nomination will be clear. Even if Bernie Sanders wins the state, he will likely wake up with less of a chance of being the nominee.

British 'Vogue' Celebrates Centennial; 100-Year-Old Model Graces Its Pages

Bo Gilbert is the oldest model to appear on the pages of British Vogue. Gilbert says she's always liked to wear nice things. She is part of a Harvey Nichols campaign.

Spectators turned out to watch the Solar Impulse 2 solar airplane land at Phoenix Goodyear Airport on Monday night.

Solar Airplane Lands In Phoenix After Flight From Silicon Valley

The 745-mile trip took nearly 16 hours — less time than expected, largely due to powerful tailwinds.

Detroit teachers march outside the district headquarters on Monday. Nearly all of Detroit's public schools were also closed on Tuesday as teachers protest a funding gap that could mean lost paychecks.

After Second 'Sickout,' Detroit Teachers To Return To Work Wednesday

Almost all of the district's 97 schools were closed again Tuesday as teachers called in sick en masse to protest legislation that they fear could result in lost pay for days already worked.

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