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World Syria's leader makes debut on the world stage at UNGA For the first time in decades, a Syrian leader addressed the U.N. General Assembly. A look at how the former rebel leader transformed himself into a global statesman. Michele Kelemen
Health 'It's really scary': Mississippi raises alarm as infant mortality rate rises Officials in Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency after infant mortality rates in the state rose. Doctors and women on the front lines of the crisis discuss the obstacles they face. Katia Riddle
World Super typhoon batters southern China, causing blackouts and flooding Typhoon Ragasa slammed into southern China Wednesday, unleashing 150 miles per hour wind gusts and torrential rain. Sherisse Pham
World Ukraine says Russia's war will spread unless they're forced into ceasefire Ukraine warns that Russia's war will spread unless the Kremlin is forced into a durable ceasefire. Joanna Kakissis
World Former Ukrainian ambassador talks about Trump's perceived pivot on Ukraine-Russia war NPR speaks with William Taylor, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump saying the country could win back land taken by Russia. Steve Inskeep
Health Experts say Trump's guidance on hepatitis B vaccine and babies is dangerous In a press conference this week, President Trump said there's no reason to give babies the Hepatitis B vaccine. But pediatricians and infectious disease experts say this guidance is dangerous. Maria Godoy
Politics A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it. Andrea Hsu
Politics A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide? As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds. Majd Al-Waheidi
Health 8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe. Pien Huang
National Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned Home prices skyrocketed during the pandemic — and have stayed high. For some Americans, making their budget work means having fewer children than they'd envisioned. Laurel Wamsley
