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Politics Karine Jean-Pierre on why she left the Democrats — and calls herself independent In her new book Independent, former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre writes that party infighting, bias and disloyalty drove her to leave the Democratic Party. Michel Martin
Politics Blue New Jersey is expecting a very close race for governor this November President Trump and former President Obama have endorsed the two candidates locked in a tight race for New Jersey governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Joe Hernandez
World Morning news brief Analysts say the longer the shutdown drags on, the costlier it could become, tensions between the U.S. and Colombia continue to rise, authorities continue their investigation into the Louvre heist. Leila Fadel
Sports Mariners fall short in Game 7, remain MLB's only team without a World Series trip A late three-run home run by the Toronto Blue Jays ended the Seattle Mariner's longest postseason run and their World Series hopes. The Blue Jays will now face the L.A. Dodgers in the World Series. Vaughan Jones
Sports Grant Hill, NBA on NBC game analyst, talks about the start of the new season The NBA season tips off Tuesday with a doubleheader. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NBA hall of famer Grant Hill about the season's key storylines and the return of NBC as official broadcast partner. Michel Martin
World Middle East Institute's Natan Sachs on Israel and the future of the ceasefire deal NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Natan Sachs [[nuh-TAHN SAX]] with the Middle East Institute about the future of the ceasefire deal from Israel's perspective. Leila Fadel
World Sudan's El Fasher nears collapse amid famine and relentless strikes After 18 months under siege, El Fasher in Sudan's remote Darfur region has become a famine-stricken, bomb-blasted city on the brink of extinction. Emmanuel Akinwotu
National Fire truck shortages leave some communities waiting longer for emergency response In some communities, fire crews are delayed -- not by distance, but by a lack of equipment. Higher costs and supply chain issues means some departments have to wait years for new trucks. Alisa Roth
World Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister Tuesday. Her election comes at a time of upheaval in Japanese politics. Leila Fadel
Education A Mexican jaguar walked into Arizona, then the US built a wall This episode looks at jaguars that cross from Mexico into the United States and how the building of the 30-foot border wall would make that difficult and impact the environment in the borderlands. Chris Morgan