NPR News: Willie the pony treats hospital patients with medicine for the soul

Willie the pony treats hospital patients with medicine for the soul
Sometimes hospitals invite special guests to come visit patients in an effort to boost spirits. One "mane" attraction at an Ohio hospital is Willie Nelson- the pony.

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NPR News: Gulf leaders meet in Qatar in effort to stave off new escalation in U.S and Iran war

Gulf leaders meet in Qatar in effort to stave off new escalation in U.S and Iran war
Qatar has been leading intense mediation efforts over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.

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NPR News: Living with high prices in Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Living with high prices in Virginia's 1st Congressional District
High prices are straining budgets for both a small business owner and a single mom in a rural part of Va.'s 1st Congressional district. They explain how they're handling the economic stress of these times.

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NPR News: They signed up for a lifetime at sea on an endless cruise. High gas prices intervened

They signed up for a lifetime at sea on an endless cruise. High gas prices intervened
A cruise ship suspended operations suddenly, citing soaring fuel costs. Passengers, including Randy Cassingham, had to disembark in Cambodia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Cassingham about the ordeal.

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NPR News: 'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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NPR News: Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms

Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
Ahead of Election Day, listeners send in questions about whether debates are dead, if polls are reliable for election coverage and how Trump might work with Democrats if they win control of Congress.

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NPR News: Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas

Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.

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