NPR News: Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus

Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus
The charges against 21-year-old Patrick Dai, a junior, come as tensions have risen on college campuses across the U.S. Dai hasn't yet entered a plea and is expected in federal court on Wednesday.

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NPR News: An economic mystery at the all-you-can-eat buffet

An economic mystery at the all-you-can-eat buffet
All-you-can-eat buffets highlight an economic idea known as the flat rate pricing bias. To explain how it works, our Planet Money team went to the buffet capital of America: Las Vegas.

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NPR News: 'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands

'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands
The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.

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NPR News: Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.
Millions of Venezuelans have migrated to escape authoritarian rule and their country's worst economic crisis. For the first time, they're the largest group detained for entering the U.S. irregularly.

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NPR News: Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy, attack on mom

Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy, attack on mom
Joseph Czuba, 71, is charged in the fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the wounding of his mother Hanaan Shahin on Oct. 14.

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NPR News: Canadian workers reach deal to end strike that shut down Great Lakes shipping artery

Canadian workers reach deal to end strike that shut down Great Lakes shipping artery
A deal was reached Sunday to end a week-long strike that had shut down a major shipping artery in the Great Lakes, halting the flow of grain and other goods from the U.S. and Canada.

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NPR News: Photos: Maine shooting victims remembered at community vigil

Photos: Maine shooting victims remembered at community vigil
Over 1,500 people gathered to mourn the victims of the Lewiston mass shooting.

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NPR News: Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured

Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured
Authorities are investigating shootings in Texas, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and other states. Many of the shootings took place at the sites of large gatherings early Sunday.

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NPR News: Halloween performs a neat trick, and it's not just about the treats

Halloween performs a neat trick, and it's not just about the treats
Part of Halloween's charm is that the normal rules are suspended. When else can kids dress up and demand candy from strangers? But some rules do apply.

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NPR News: Gaza residents break into U.N. warehouse for supplies as Israeli barrage continues

Gaza residents break into U.N. warehouse for supplies as Israeli barrage continues
Thousands of Gaza residents broke into warehouses and distribution centers of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, grabbing flour and "basic survival items," the organization said on Sunday.

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NPR News: He chose to honor his mom's life with a psychedelic cartoon

He chose to honor his mom's life with a psychedelic cartoon
Duncan Trussell turned real-life conversations about the biggest existential questions into a wacky yet genius animated show.

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NPR News: 'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54, reports say

'Friends' star Matthew Perry dies at age 54, reports say
Perry, who won an Emmy nod and enormous fame for his starring role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, was found dead at his Los Angeles home, multiple outlets reported.

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NPR News: Communications have been cut off in Gaza, making rescue efforts even more difficult

Communications have been cut off in Gaza, making rescue efforts even more difficult
All signs point toward a massive Israeli ground invasion of Gaza as the humanitarian crisis in the coastal territory grows more dire.

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NPR News: Israeli troops remain in Gaza, marking a significant escalation of the conflict

Israeli troops remain in Gaza, marking a significant escalation of the conflict
As Israel intensified its attacks on the militant group Hamas, Gaza remained under a near-total communications blackout. Some aid groups said they were unable to reach their staffs on the ground.

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NPR News: Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in his New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in his New York civil fraud trial
It was already expected the former president and sons Donald Jr. and Eric would testify. The timing became clear Friday, after Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that daughter Ivanka Trump also must appear.

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NPR News: Some Jewish American peace activists pay a personal price for backing ceasefire

Some Jewish American peace activists pay a personal price for backing ceasefire
Jewish Americans who are critical of how Israel and the U.S. are responding to Hamas' attack say they're being ostracized by the mainstream U.S. Jewish community.

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NPR News: Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose

Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved most of his campaign resources to Iowa. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is vising the Hawkeye state more too. But Donald Trump remains the front runner.

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NPR News: Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?

Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?
Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.

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NPR News: A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a B-52 bomber, U.S. military says

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a B-52 bomber, U.S. military says
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said.

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NPR News: Li Keqiang, a former premier of China who was marginalized by Xi Jinping, has died

Li Keqiang, a former premier of China who was marginalized by Xi Jinping, has died
Li was groomed for leadership, and was seen at one point as a contender for China's top job, only to be pushed aside as Xi Jinping ascended.

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NPR News: How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right

How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right
The new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the Osage murders it depicts. But with input from the community, it also celebrates Osage culture.

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NPR News: Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats

Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.

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NPR News: Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare

Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Freyja Steingrímsdóttir, the communications director for the Icelandic Federation of Public Workers. The union helped organize a strike to protest gender inequality.

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NPR News: Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats

Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.

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NPR News: Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA
The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.

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NPR News: More Americans say they support political violence ahead of the 2024 election

More Americans say they support political violence ahead of the 2024 election
Nearly a quarter of Americans believe that "patriots may need to resort to violence to save the country" while an overwhelming majority think democracy is at risk in a new PRRI survey.

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NPR News: Women and nonbinary Icelanders go on a 24-hour strike to protest the gender pay gap

Women and nonbinary Icelanders go on a 24-hour strike to protest the gender pay gap
According to organizers of the strike, women make 21% less than men on average. Immigrant women and women who work in sanitation and with children have some of the lowest wages in the country.

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NPR News: Hurricane Otis rapidly strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast as it nears Acapulco

Hurricane Otis rapidly strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast as it nears Acapulco
Otis was expected to dump five to 10 inches of rain on Mexico's southern state of Guerrero with as much as 15 inches possible in some areas.

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NPR News: Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"

Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"
Some Palestinian Americans in the U.S. say they feel abandoned by the U.S., and fear rising anti-Palestinian sentiment and Islamophobia at home.

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NPR News: Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"

Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: "We're not even allowed to grieve"
Some Palestinian Americans in the U.S. say they feel abandoned by the U.S., and fear rising anti-Palestinian sentiment and Islamophobia at home.

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NPR News: Most Americans say schools should do active shooter drills, but disagree on approach

Most Americans say schools should do active shooter drills, but disagree on approach
Americans agree students should be prepared for school shootings, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds they differ in how to approach the issue.

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NPR News: For Palestinian Christians, a Sunday spent mourning civilians killed at a Gaza church

For Palestinian Christians, a Sunday spent mourning civilians killed at a Gaza church
Services across the Holy Land memorialized the Palestinian civilians killed Thursday when an Israeli airstrike hit the Church of St. Porphyrius in Gaza City, where some 400 people were sheltering.

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NPR News: Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change

Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change
Most of the country is predicted to be warmer than normal with that warmth stretching north from Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska and Nevada, along with nearly all of California, say federal forecasters.

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NPR News: Michigan State University apologizes for a Hitler quiz question before a football game

Michigan State University apologizes for a Hitler quiz question before a football game
The MSU Board of Trustees said it was "outraged" by the image and vowed to hold school personnel accountable. Hitler's image appeared as part of a YouTube trivia quiz played on the stadium's screen.

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NPR News: House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination

House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination
After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.

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NPR News: His call for empathy has made this Jewish studies professor feel isolated

His call for empathy has made this Jewish studies professor feel isolated
A professor of Jewish history at UCLA has tried to stake out some middle ground, where Jews and Palestinians on campus could safely stand and grieve for one another.

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NPR News: Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal

Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal
A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a disputed shoal, Philippine officials said.

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NPR News: Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killing

Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killing
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it tracked down a silver Mercedes last operated by the man suspected of killing a Maryland Circuit Court judge on Thursday.

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NPR News: A Detroit synagogue president was found dead outside her home

A Detroit synagogue president was found dead outside her home
Samantha Woll, who had led the Isaac Agree synagogue, was found dead with stab wounds, the Detroit Free Press reported. Detroit's mayor said her death "has left a huge hole in the Detroit community."

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NPR News: Palestinians brace for more violence after reprisal attacks in the West Bank

Palestinians brace for more violence after reprisal attacks in the West Bank
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank in the days after Hamas' attack on southern Israel.

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NPR News: Judge fines Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer found on campaign website

Judge fines Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer found on campaign website
Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so if he again violates a limited gag order barring case participants from personal attacks on court staff.

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NPR News: Judge says Trump aide can keep his lawyer in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Judge says Trump aide can keep his lawyer in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Stanley Woodward represents aide Walt Nauta and once represented another Trump employee who is now cooperating with the government. Federal prosecutors had argued there was a conflict of interest.

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NPR News: From Israel, writer Etgar Keret talks about the role of fiction in times of war

From Israel, writer Etgar Keret talks about the role of fiction in times of war
Etgar Keret says writing both protects him from reality and can create the bridge to reality.

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NPR News: A major U.S. Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats

A major U.S. Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats
The Council on American-Islamic Relations canceled plans to hold its 29th annual banquet on Saturday at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion

Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion
Travis King, who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month, has been detained by the U.S. military, two officials said Thursday.

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NPR News: A federal judge rules again that California's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

A federal judge rules again that California's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
The judge conceded that weapons like AR-15s are commonly used by criminals, but said the guns are importantly also owned by people who obey the law and feel they need firearms to protect themselves.

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NPR News: Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment

Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment
Biden says he knew he had a lot on the line during his 31-hour dash to Tel Aviv. Now he'll follow that with an Oval Office speech to push for foreign spending, another gamble he can't afford to lose.

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NPR News: Lawmakers in Brazil say Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup

Lawmakers in Brazil say Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup
Former president Bolosnaro rejected the report's findings, issued by lawmakers mostly allied with the current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as biased. "It's completely biased," Bolsonaro said.

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NPR News: From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast
Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

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NPR News: From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast
Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

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NPR News: What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel

What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel
President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan.

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NPR News: Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir

Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir
NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks to author Curtis Chin about his new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.

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NPR News: Susan Glasser on whether Biden will maintain his support for Israel

Susan Glasser on whether Biden will maintain his support for Israel
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Susan Glasser about Biden's position after the Hamas attacks and Israel's response and the challenges U.S. presidents face in dealing with the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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NPR News: Biden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies

Biden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies
President Biden plans to head to the region ahead of what's expected to be an intense ground battle inside Gaza as Israeli forces look for Hamas militants involved with the Oct. 7 attacks.

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NPR News: Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing

Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing
Authorities have charged Joseph M. Czuba with murder, hate crimes and other charges. One Muslim leader said the stabbing was an attack "on all of us."

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NPR News: Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing

Funeral-goers mourn the death of a 6-year-old boy killed in an anti-Muslim stabbing
Authorities have charged Joseph M. Czuba with murder, hate crimes and other charges. One Muslim leader said the stabbing was an attack "on all of us."

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NPR News: A 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say

A 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say
Law enforcement said the 71-year-old suspect who fatally stabbed a young boy and seriously wounded a woman was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. The suspect has been charged with a hate crime.

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NPR News: Suzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies at 76

Suzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies at 76
The actor, who played likeable "dumb blonde" Chrissy Snow on the 70s sitcom, had breast cancer for more than 20 years.

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NPR News: Photos: Scenes from the Israel Gaza War

Photos: Scenes from the Israel Gaza War
The death toll is rising. At least 1,300 Israelis are dead and more than 2,600 Palestinians in Gaza as the war continues into a second week.

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NPR News: Powerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region

Powerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region.

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NPR News: Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP

Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.

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NPR News: After her partner's death, Lila Downs records 'La Sánchez,' her most personal album

After her partner's death, Lila Downs records 'La Sánchez,' her most personal album
Downs and saxophonist Paul Cohen had been together for almost 30 years. She says her latest album is therapy for the soul.

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NPR News: Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91

Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91
She received Academy Award nominations for the 1961 poolroom drama The Hustler, the horror classic Carrie in 1976, and the romantic drama Children of a Lesser God in 1986.

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NPR News: New Hampshire voters warn GOP candidates against taking Granite State for granted

New Hampshire voters warn GOP candidates against taking Granite State for granted
New Hampshire is proud to hold the first in the nation primary for presidential elections. But in an age of social media and cable news, can a state election still make a national difference?

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NPR News: U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?

U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?
The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?

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NPR News: Who's in and who's out of the 2024 presidential race? Test yourself in the quiz

Who's in and who's out of the 2024 presidential race? Test yourself in the quiz
Someone is newly running for president, and someone is newly not. Do you know who they are? Find out in the weekly NPR news quiz.

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NPR News: An Oklahoma woman finds healing in her Chickasaw roots

An Oklahoma woman finds healing in her Chickasaw roots
Shelby Rowe, a Chickasaw woman in Oklahoma City, describes how her connection to culture helped her heal from life challenges. She became a mom at 18 — followed by three difficult marriages.

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NPR News: Colorado jury convicts a white police officer in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain

Colorado jury convicts a white police officer in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain
Jurors in Colorado have found a Denver-area police officer guilty of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.

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NPR News: How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza

How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza
Humanitarian groups are working to respond to the violence in Israel and Gaza. Here are some ways to help — and avoid getting scammed.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Israel's ground invasion of Gaza may begin soon. Steve Scalise drops out of race for House speaker. Colorado jury convicts a white police officer in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man.

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NPR News: EU official warns social media firms to monitor for false Israel-Hamas information

EU official warns social media firms to monitor for false Israel-Hamas information
Thierry Breton cautions tech executives about the flood of misinformation on their platforms related to the Israel-Hamas war. He warns of severe financial penalties if the falsehoods go unchecked.

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NPR News: U.S. and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds

U.S. and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds
The move follows the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel and Republican criticism of the White House deal with Iran, where $6 billion was unfrozen in exchange for the release of 5 detained Americans.

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NPR News: Gap between U.S. income taxes owed and paid is set to keep growing, the IRS says

Gap between U.S. income taxes owed and paid is set to keep growing, the IRS says
For tax years 2021 and 2020, the latest to receive such IRS estimates, the projected gross "tax gap" soared to $688 billion and $601 billion, respectively. That is a significant jump from the past.

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NPR News: Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv as Israel mobilizes along its border with Gaza

Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv as Israel mobilizes along its border with Gaza
The arrival of the U.S. secretary of state is part of a diplomatic tour in the Middle East to show support with Israel following deadly attacks by Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip.

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NPR News: $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California

$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
The jackpot is the world's second-largest lottery prize after rolling over for 36 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19.

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NPR News: Autoworkers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at a Ford Kentucky plant

Autoworkers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at a Ford Kentucky plant
The surprise move took down the largest and most profitable Ford plant in the world. The sprawling factory makes pricey heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

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NPR News: Carlee Russell, accused of kidnapping hoax, will appeal after guilty verdict

Carlee Russell, accused of kidnapping hoax, will appeal after guilty verdict
A municipal judge on Wednesday found Russell guilty of two misdemeanor charges. The ruling came after Russell's attorneys agreed to "stipulate and appeal" the case, moving the case to circuit court.

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NPR News: Biden steps up security for Jewish communities in the U.S. after the attack in Israel

Biden steps up security for Jewish communities in the U.S. after the attack in Israel
President Biden spoke with Jewish community leaders at the White House Wednesday, and said he had asked his administration to boost security for any potential threats to Jews in the United States.

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NPR News: A 104-year-old woman dies before Guinness can confirm her record as oldest skydiver

A 104-year-old woman dies before Guinness can confirm her record as oldest skydiver
Dorothy Hoffner, 104, went skydiving Oct. 1 and died Monday in her sleep. Guinness World Records is still working to confirm if Hoffner broke the record for the oldest person to jump from a plane.

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NPR News: California creates nation's first 'Ebony Alert' to find missing Black children

California creates nation's first 'Ebony Alert' to find missing Black children
The alert system will use electronic highway signs and encourage the use of TV, radio, social media and other platforms to spread information about the missing person.

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NPR News: NASA unveils rocks brought back from an asteroid

NASA unveils rocks brought back from an asteroid
NASA held a briefing to reveal the rocks returned by the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission. The asteroid material was delivered to Earth in late September in a space capsule that landed in Utah.

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NPR News: Texas executes man who questioned evidence in deadly carjacking of elderly woman

Texas executes man who questioned evidence in deadly carjacking of elderly woman
A Texas man who unsuccessfully challenged the safety of the state's lethal injection drugs and raised questions about evidence used to persuade a jury to sentence him to death was executed Tuesday.

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NPR News: Canadian autoworkers and General Motors reach a tentative contract agreement

Canadian autoworkers and General Motors reach a tentative contract agreement
The deal recognizes employee contributions with significant pay and benefit increases and additional job security, the automaker said.

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NPR News: Arizona Republican Kari Lake launches 2024 senate campaign

Arizona Republican Kari Lake launches 2024 senate campaign
After a failed bid for Arizona governor in 2022, Republican Kari Lake will attempt to unseat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Independent, in a 2024 election that could be a three-party contest.

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NPR News: Hurricane Lidia makes landfall as a Category 4 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort

Hurricane Lidia makes landfall as a Category 4 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort
Lidia was expected to rapidly weaken over the mountains and dissipate, but was still capable of soaking the region with heavy rain.

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NPR News: We spoke to older voters about Trump and Biden's age. We saw 3 recurring themes

We spoke to older voters about Trump and Biden's age. We saw 3 recurring themes
In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR talked with seniors about electing a president their age.

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NPR News: Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza

Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza
"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.

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NPR News: Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley
Hurd was the last major candidate to join the already crowded Republican primary field when he announced his run in late June. He leaves the race after failing to gain traction as pragmatic moderate.

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NPR News: Wednesday's Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues
There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.

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NPR News: Sunrise gatherings and dances mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day

Sunrise gatherings and dances mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day
The ceremonies Monday came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated the day honoring "America's first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today."

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NPR News: Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas is only just beginning

Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas is only just beginning
Israel's airstrikes continue on Gaza after Hamas militants made a surprise attack along Israel's southern border. Scores of Israeli hostages are being held captive in Gaza.

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NPR News: Biden was interviewed this weekend in special counsel probe into classified documents

Biden was interviewed this weekend in special counsel probe into classified documents
An investigation was launched after Biden's lawyers found classified documents in multiple areas in his Delaware residence and in an office in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Hamas attack on Israel touches off an all-out war. How did Hamas militants plan and carry out such a large attack without advance warning? Series of quakes in Afghanistan kills over 2,000 people.

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NPR News: Monday's Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues

Monday's Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
The jackpot is now the world's fourth-largest lottery prize after rolling over for 34 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19.

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NPR News: A 7th man accused of killing an Ecuador presidential candidate is slain in prison

A 7th man accused of killing an Ecuador presidential candidate is slain in prison
The killing of the seven suspects happened a little more than a week before Ecuador holds a presidential runoff election and as officials struggle to explain how this was possible.

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NPR News: Israel's neighbors call for calm in the conflict, protestors take to the streets

Israel's neighbors call for calm in the conflict, protestors take to the streets
Many leaders in the Middle East are urging calm as a war breaks out in Israel, but there are street protests in parts of the Muslim world.

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NPR News: How the Al-Aqsa Mosque became a flashpoint in the Israel-Palestine conflict

How the Al-Aqsa Mosque became a flashpoint in the Israel-Palestine conflict
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mideast expert Yousef Munayyer about the history behind the recent attacks by Hamas against Israel.

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NPR News: Turmoil in Congress could affect the future of Ukraine's military offensive

Turmoil in Congress could affect the future of Ukraine's military offensive
The U.S. has given $75 billion to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. A growing number of Republicans in Congress oppose giving more. That could impede the country's defenses against Russia.

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NPR News: A day after attacks from Gaza, Israeli victims mourn 'intelligence failure'

A day after attacks from Gaza, Israeli victims mourn 'intelligence failure'
As the worst fighting in decades takes place in Israel, we'll visit a packed Israeli hospital and speak with some victims, and also get reactions from Palestinians.

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NPR News: It's a global climate solution — if it can get past conspiracy theories and NIMBYs

It's a global climate solution — if it can get past conspiracy theories and NIMBYs
The "15-minute city" is an urban planning concept that aims to increase quality of life and reduce planet-heating pollution. But it faces obstacles, including conspiracy theories.

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NPR News: Israel trying to regain full control of its territory day after Hamas attack

Israel trying to regain full control of its territory day after Hamas attack
The Israeli military said Sunday that it is still battling Hamas militants in several Israeli communities a day after they broke through the Gaza border to launch an unprecedented wave of attacks.

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NPR News: Nobel Peace Prize winner's husband speaks of her dedication to human rights

Nobel Peace Prize winner's husband speaks of her dedication to human rights
Narges Mohammadi's husband hopes prize will draw attention to the broader cause of human rights in Iran.

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NPR News: Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu declares war after surprise attack by Gaza militants

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu declares war after surprise attack by Gaza militants
Gaza militants have infiltrated Israel in several locations, while militants inside Gaza fired a heavy barrage of rockets toward central and southern Israel, the Israeli military says.

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NPR News: Presidential pets can breed controversy. A dog was once suspected of being a spy

Presidential pets can breed controversy. A dog was once suspected of being a spy
Historically, pets — everything from birds to cats to dogs — have been part of the White House. And Biden's dog Commander isn't alone. More than a few have ended up embroiled in some controversy.

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NPR News: For these Peruvian kids, surfing isn't just water play

For these Peruvian kids, surfing isn't just water play
A school in Peru is part of a wave of community-based projects around the world that uses a perhaps surprising method to help kids: surf therapy. And it's not just about physical well-being.

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NPR News: Police investigate the shooting death of man who often confronted alleged pedophiles

Police investigate the shooting death of man who often confronted alleged pedophiles
Robert Wayne Lee, known online as "Boopac Shakur," was killed during an argument in a Michigan restaurant. So far, there is no evidence the confrontation was a planned sting by Lee, police said.

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NPR News: Jeered in Washington by his fellow Republicans, Rep. Matt Gaetz gets cheers back home

Jeered in Washington by his fellow Republicans, Rep. Matt Gaetz gets cheers back home
The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it.

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NPR News: U.K. Supreme Court to weigh legality of plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

U.K. Supreme Court to weigh legality of plan to deport migrants to Rwanda
To discourage migrants, the U.K. wants to deport to Rwanda some who arrive by boat without a visa. Human rights groups have sued, and the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments on Oct. 9.

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NPR News: Israel says Palestinian militants are infiltrating from Gaza

Israel says Palestinian militants are infiltrating from Gaza
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Saturday carried out what appeared to be an unprecedented infiltration into southern Israel. It took place as militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel.

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NPR News: At least 16 migrants killed and 29 injured in a bus crash in southern Mexico

At least 16 migrants killed and 29 injured in a bus crash in southern Mexico
Photos from the scene showed the bus rolled over onto its side on a curvy section of highway in the southern state of Oaxaca. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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NPR News: What's plaguing Paris and why are Catholics gathering in Rome? Find out in the quiz

What's plaguing Paris and why are Catholics gathering in Rome? Find out in the quiz
To get the full 11 out of 11 in this week's news quiz, you'll need to know your Nobels and some Vatican vocab. High-school French won't hurt, either.

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NPR News: The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race

The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race
The next House speaker will need to win the support of 218 members and Ukraine aid is expected to be a significant factor.

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NPR News: Russian strike kills dozens of Ukrainian civilians attending a wake, Zelenskyy says

Russian strike kills dozens of Ukrainian civilians attending a wake, Zelenskyy says
Rescuers searched for survivors in the remains of the only cafe in the village of Hroza. Around 60 people, including children, were attending a wake at the cafe when the missile hit, officials said.

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NPR News: An armed man demanding to talk to Wisconsin's governor was arrested twice in one day

An armed man demanding to talk to Wisconsin's governor was arrested twice in one day
The suspect was arrested earlier with a loaded handgun, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers. After he made bail, he came back with an assault rifle.

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NPR News: U.S. shoots down armed drone flown by NATO ally Turkey

U.S. shoots down armed drone flown by NATO ally Turkey
An American F-16 shot down an armed Turkish drone in northeast Syria. Officials said it was the first time the U.S. shot down an aircraft from Turkey, a NATO ally.

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NPR News: She was bracing for her boyfriend's anger. Then a stranger stepped in

She was bracing for her boyfriend's anger. Then a stranger stepped in
Renée was in an emotionally abusive relationship. At the airport one day, she said a stranger helped remind her that she's worthy of compassion.

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NPR News: A record 400K migrants have crossed the treacherous Darién jungle to reach the U.S.

A record 400K migrants have crossed the treacherous Darién jungle to reach the U.S.
Crossings of the dangerous Darién Gap have reached another record, as migrants seek protection or a better future in the United States but lack safer routes to get there.

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NPR News: Earth is on track for its hottest year yet, according to a European climate agency

Earth is on track for its hottest year yet, according to a European climate agency
The report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service also noted that Earth set a new mark for how far above normal temperatures reached in September.

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NPR News: The Forest Service is trying to build affordable housing to keep staff in Colorado

The Forest Service is trying to build affordable housing to keep staff in Colorado
The U.S. Forest Service is in charge of millions of acres in Colorado's mountains, but their workers can hardly afford to live there. Now, the service is trying to build more affordable staff housing.

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NPR News: New women's pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors

New women's pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors
More and more people are putting money into women's sports, especially volleyball. The latest round includes comedian Amy Schumer, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and skiing legend Lindsey Vonn.

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NPR News: 5 people were wounded in a shooting at Morgan State University

5 people were wounded in a shooting at Morgan State University
Five people were wounded, none critically, in a shooting that interrupted a homecoming week celebration at Morgan State University on Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of the historically Black college.

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NPR News: South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks
The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

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NPR News: The future of the House after McCarthy's ouster

The future of the House after McCarthy's ouster
Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., became the first speaker in history removed from the job by a vote of the U.S. house, leaving Congress in uncharted territory.

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NPR News: During a campaign swing through New Hampshire, Nikki Haley gains momentum

During a campaign swing through New Hampshire, Nikki Haley gains momentum
National polls put Donald Trump far head of his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination. But in the early voting state of New Hampshire, former U.N. Ambassador Haley has vaulted into second place.

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NPR News: A nationwide emergency alert test is coming to your phone on Wednesday

A nationwide emergency alert test is coming to your phone on Wednesday
The federal government will test the emergency alert system by sending messages to millions of cellphones, TVs and radios. Prepare for your phone to emit loud sounds and vibrations.

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NPR News: Amazon and contractors sued over nooses found at Connecticut construction site

Amazon and contractors sued over nooses found at Connecticut construction site
A group of Black and Hispanic employees accuse Amazon and two contractors of failing to implement measures that could have stopped the harassment after several nooses were found.

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NPR News: More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar

More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar
Experts believe high water temperatures are the most likely cause of the deaths in the lakes in the region. Temperatures since last week have exceeded 102 degrees Fahrenheit in the Tefe Lake region.

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NPR News: U.N. Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti

U.N. Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti
The resolution authorizes the force to deploy for one year, with a review after nine months. The non-U.N. mission would be funded by voluntary contributions, with the U.S. pledging up to $200 million.

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NPR News: Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions may be possible

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions may be possible
In a letter to conservative cardinals, the pope suggested that such blessings for same-sex unions could be studied if they didn't confuse the blessing with sacramental marriage.

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NPR News: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar unharmed following armed carjacking about a mile from Capitol

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar unharmed following armed carjacking about a mile from Capitol
Cuellar's chief of staff released a statement saying the Texas congressman was approached by 3 armed assailants who then stole his vehicle. Cuellar was not harmed, his chief of staff said.

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NPR News: Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control of Nagorno-Karabakh as the Armenian exodus slows

Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control of Nagorno-Karabakh as the Armenian exodus slows
The Armenian government said Monday that over 100,000 of Nagorno-Karabakh's estimated 120,000 residents have crossed into Armenia.

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NPR News: It's been 5 years since Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi agents in Turkey

It's been 5 years since Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi agents in Turkey
NPR's A Martinez talks to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and about how Saudi Arabia has changed — and how it hasn't.

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NPR News: As the 'water tower of Asia' dries out, villagers learn to recharge their springs

As the 'water tower of Asia' dries out, villagers learn to recharge their springs
In the Himalayan foothills, water is getting harder to come by. Villagers in one region of northern India are learning how to recharge the groundwater-fed springs they depend on.

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NPR News: Monday's Powerball jackpot is now worth more than $1 billion

Monday's Powerball jackpot is now worth more than $1 billion
The jackpot for the next drawing Monday night remains the world's ninth-largest lottery prize of all time.

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NPR News: Poland's dangerous eastern border takes center stage in upcoming elections

Poland's dangerous eastern border takes center stage in upcoming elections
The NATO and EU member borders Belarus, the Russian territory of Kaliningrad and Ukraine — plus a strip of land connecting it to Lithuania. It is an unstable and volatile mix of frontiers.

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NPR News: At least 9 dead after church roof collapses in Mexico, officials say

At least 9 dead after church roof collapses in Mexico, officials say
The Tamaulipas state police said about 100 people were in the church during a Mass at the time of the Sunday collapse.

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NPR News: Montana inmates with mental illnesses languish in jail awaiting treatment before trial

Montana inmates with mental illnesses languish in jail awaiting treatment before trial
Montana inmates with severe mental illness can languish for months in jail. They are too ill to stand trial, and there's only one state hospital that can treat them.

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NPR News: This comedian says words often fail during tragedy. And that's OK

This comedian says words often fail during tragedy. And that's OK
Rob Delaney found out his youngest son Henry had brain cancer. This is a story about the saddest of places life can take you, but it's also about the biggest of loves and how to scrape up bits of joy.

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NPR News: In France, workers build a castle from scratch the 13th century way

In France, workers build a castle from scratch the 13th century way
Deep in a forest in the Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a castle the medieval way — no motorized machines included.

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NPR News: Suicide bomber detonates a device in the Turkish capital, injuring 2 police officers

Suicide bomber detonates a device in the Turkish capital, injuring 2 police officers
The bombing in Ankara occurred hours before parliament was scheduled to reopen after a three-month summer recess. A second assailant was killed in a shootout with police, the interior minister said.

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NPR News: Pro-Russia ex-PM leads leftist party to win in Slovakia's parliamentary elections

Pro-Russia ex-PM leads leftist party to win in Slovakia's parliamentary elections
The election was a test for the small eastern European country's support for neighboring Ukraine. The win by Robert Fico could strain a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO.

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