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Arts & Life This album of songs for Gaza is in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated by genocide People are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in many ways. Earlier this month, a fundraising album of songs for Gaza was released in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated through genocide. Deena Prichep
Animals Giraffes aren't just one species — they're four We're used to thinking of giraffes as one species. Turns out, there are actually four distinct species of the world's tallest mammal. Mallory Yu
Catholic congregations consider increasing security after Minneapolis shooting Should churches have active shooter drills or armed ushers? Those are some of the measures under consideration after a shooting at a church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27. Jack Jenkins
National After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark Life was turbulent for Patrick Furlong after his parents divorced when he was in 8th grade. His father left, so he needed to navigate daily routines without a paternal influence in his life.
Sports Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff meet again, on the court at the U.S. Open Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka faced off in the U.S. Open, a place they have a history with, together. In 2019, Osaka invited a teary Gauff to do a postgame interview with her. Jeffrey Pierre
Health Trump questions COVID-19 vaccines President Trump has called on pharmaceutical companies to justify the success of drugs and vaccines used to fight COVID-19. Trump himself hailed the vaccines as a "modern-day miracle" back in 2020. Kat Lonsdorf
World EU blasts Russia for interference of plane carrying European Commission president The European Union accuses Russia of allegedly interfering with the navigation system of a plane carrying the European Commission president on Sunday. Teri Schultz
Movies Movies to look forward to this fall We bring you a selective look at all the action, romance, drama, comedy and awards contenders Hollywood has in store for cooler weather. Bob Mondello
Asia Devastating earthquake in Afghanistan leaves locals displaced, aid workers scrambling NPR's Juana Summers talks with the International Rescue Committee's country director of Afghanistan, Sherine Ibrahim, about the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern mountainous region. Juana Summers
Health Leniency on lice in schools meets reality Lice is low down on threats to public health—they don't carry disease, they don't jump or fly. But school systems and parents are still grappling with whether to keep kids with lice in class. Blake Farmer