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Laws pass in Israel that may threaten the work of a U.N. aid agency in Gaza
Israeli lawmakers have passed two laws that could threaten the work of the main U.N. agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil and severing ties with it.
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Ex-police detective is on trial again for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights
Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison, accused of blindly firing shots into Breonna Taylor's apartment in 2020, is on trial again for violating her federal civil rights.
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A fact-check about what Trump and Harris are saying about Jan. 6
Former President Donald Trump often misrepresents what happened on Jan. 6, even referring to convicted rioters as “hostages." A fact check of Trump’s claims, and claims by Kamala Harris.
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What can a new president accomplish on the first day? A look at Trump, Harris plans
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck about the powers a president has to enact changes on their first day in office.
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Halloween is just days away -- time for candy and other treats
Is it okay for your kids to binge candy on Halloween? A pediatrician gives us the answer.
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As the election nears, the swing state of Pennsylvania is a major focus
What’s the political debate like in a swing ward -- in a swing town -- in a swing county -- in a swing state? We travel to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
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U.S. officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training
The U.S. said that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are training at several locations. That raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine.
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey faces a tough reelection battle in Pennsylvania
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania about his reelection bid.
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Israel steps up its campaign in northern Gaza to thwart efforts by Hamas to rebuild
Hospitals in north Gaza are either under full siege or not able to get the supplies they need. People are trapped under rubble. Civil defense officials say they were fired on and have stopped work.
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A Pennsylvania farming family struggles to find their place in Trump's GOP
On a visit to a sprawling history-rich farmer's market and a family farm, NPR asks people with agricultural and rural interests, what's on your mind as you cast your vote?
