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As part of our occasional series My Fellow Americans, Chicago Public Radio reporter Catrin Einhorn profiles real estate agent Jan Smith. This profile is part of a multimedia exhibit called "Daily Meaning: Life Inside America's Service Industries," developed in cooperation with Chicago Public Radio.

With the midterm election two months away, NPR's Scott Simon talks with political analyst and editor Amy Walter about voter sentiment and which races she's watching.

There are two kinds of compelling football games. One, when teams battle back and forth to a dramatic ending. The other, when one team dominates to such an extent that all you can do is watch in awe. Monday night, the University of Alabama treated football fans to the latter. The Crimson Tide won the BCS championship game 21-0.

The chamber was decided Saturday evening after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican nominee Adam Laxalt. That gives Democrats 50 seats.

Insisting there are plenty of jobs out there, the Arizona House gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a measure to cut the length of time that Arizonans who are laid off can collect jobless benefits.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces an early test of party loyalty Tuesday with GOP House leadership elections. The full chamber will vote for the next speaker at the start of the new year.

There's a lot of discontent with America's political system, including with primary elections. Many experts say party-based primaries shut out independent voters and make political polarization worse. That's why some states are turning to nonpartisan primaries.

A roundup of top tips from Life Kit's July episodes. They include advice on how to deal with a cheating partner, how much sunscreen to wear on your face, and how to split the tab when everyone's ordered a cocktail — except you.

Ukraine's advance into western Russia has slowed in recent days as Russian reinforcements begin to reach the region. The two sides appear headed for a showdown in the coming days.

The House voted 216-207 Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.