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The Florida Supreme Court ruled today in favor of hand counting so-called "undervotes," ballots that did not register a vote for president when run through counting machines. The divided 4-3 ruling was a victory for Al Gore. Many analysts have said he needed this ruling to keep alive his effort to overturn the certified Florida election results. The ruling was announced today by court spokesman Craig Waters. Former Secretary of State James Baker has vowed to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of George W. Bush. We hear some of Mr. Baker's remarks, and Noah speaks with NPR's Melissa Block who was at the courthouse today.

For more than 20 years, American Girl dolls and books have been big sellers. Now the series is going to the movies. Kit Kittredge: An American Girl opens this week in selected cities — and nationwide on July 2.

As sports betting has spread across the U.S., college athletes have increasingly faced harassment from bettors. A federal ban on wagers that concern individual performances could help, the NCAA says.

Carolyn Cline, the executive director and CEO of Involved for Life (IFL), a ministry partner of First Baptist Dallas, helps run a pregnancy center that discourages women from getting abortions and offers help during unplanned pregnancies.

The French Bakers Association wants the baguette added to the United Nation's list of intangible treasures. A true baguette is a mix of 4 ingredients: flour, water, yeast, salt and plenty of time.

Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser are with The Washington Post. From 2001 to 2004, the pair, who are married, served as the Moscow bureau chiefs for the Post. The two have collaborated on a new book, Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution.

Americans across the country are reacting to Charlie Kirk's death and what his assassination says about the threat of political violence in America.

In elementary school, girls often outperform boys on reading and math tests. Many factors shape academic performance, but two economists say one reason for the disparity might be that parents spend more time reading with girls and teaching them the alphabet and numbers.

A recent Newsweek investigation found that at many colleges and universities, being open about a mental health disorder can mean getting kicked out of school. Newsweek reporter Katie J.M. Baker speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about the story.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with school social worker Kia Baker and educator Melvin Bond about how parents in Baltimore struggle to keep up with the rising cost of school supplies.