NPR News: Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon's inspector general.

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NPR News: U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea

U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
The U.S. says 8,000 North Korean soldiers are in Russia preparing to fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days.

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NPR News: A History of Settlements

A History of Settlements
The question of settlements has loomed over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades, and has only intensified in the past year. According to a UN report, since October 7, 2023, there has been a record surge in settlement activities and increased settler violence against Palestinians. Today on the show: how the settlement movement grew from a small religious mission to one of the central tenets of the current Israeli government. It's a story that intersects with other topics we've covered in our series relating to this conflict – the history of Hamas, the rise of the Israeli right wing, Hezbollah, and Zionism. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

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NPR News: At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
Spain's national weather service said it rained more in eight hours in Valencia than it had in the preceding 20 months.

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NPR News: After setting a home run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP

After setting a home run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP
The Dodgers' first baseman was already a hero after Game 1, which ended with his historic walk-off grand slam. But his heroics didn't stop there.

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NPR News: The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?

The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?
The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
VP Harris delivers campaign's closing arguments. If reelected, Donald Trump plans mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Federally funded preschool program struggles to hire and pay staff.

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NPR News: Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prison

Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prison
A criminal complaint alleges that guards pepper-sprayed Othel Moore Jr., placed a mask over his face and left him in a position that caused him to suffocate.

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NPR News: China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.

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NPR News: The mystery of a photographer and his forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied France

The mystery of a photographer and his forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied France
Journalist Identifies Photographer Who Died After Taking Illegal Photos of Wartime Paris

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Trump's speeches are now more erratic and profane. Israel bans U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. Former police detective in Kentucky is on trial again for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights.

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NPR News: 'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
Jay Johnston expressed regret that he “made it more difficult for the police to do their job" on Jan. 6.

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NPR News: Candidates in San Francisco's mayoral race voice plans on fixing homelessness

Candidates in San Francisco's mayoral race voice plans on fixing homelessness
One top issue in San Francisco’s mayoral race is homelessness. All the leading candidates are Democrats, but have been emphasizing different approaches to solving the problem.

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NPR News: Hundreds of people in Sudan have been killed in a surge of violence in the past week

Hundreds of people in Sudan have been killed in a surge of violence in the past week
Even for a war as brutal as the one in Sudan, this past week has been one of the deadliest. Hundreds of people have been killed by bombings and revenge attacks, tens of thousands more were displaced.

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NPR News: Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
After-school activities will still be suspended Monday and Tuesday.

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NPR News: Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest
Observers said the election took place in a "divisive" environment marked by intimidation and instances of vote buying and physical violence.

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NPR News: The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond

The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond
Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats.

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NPR News: Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza

Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza
The Gaza Health Ministry’s emergency service said that 11 women and 2 children were among those killed in the strikes late Saturday on several homes and buildings in the northern town of Beit Lahiya.

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NPR News: The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences

The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences
A Marine and his buddies joined the mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6. They were not the only Marines there. NPR asked the Corps' top officer a question: Do the Marines have an extremism problem?

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NPR News: GOP lawsuits about an obscure immigration database may set up election challenges

GOP lawsuits about an obscure immigration database may set up election challenges
Florida, Texas and Ohio have filed last-minute lawsuits against the Biden administration demanding data about the citizenship of voters on their state rolls. One expert calls these "zombie" lawsuits.

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NPR News: Sun, sea and sirens: A summer in Odesa

Sun, sea and sirens: A summer in Odesa
This summer, despite the ongoing conflict, photographer Simona Supino captured an Odesa, Ukraine's coastal jewel, determined to hold onto its vibrancy and sense of normalcy.

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NPR News: Israel's military is conducting retaliatory airstrikes against Iran

Israel's military is conducting retaliatory airstrikes against Iran
The Israeli military has confirmed it is conducting airstrikes on "military targets in Iran," as Tehran is rocked by a series of late night explosions.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Donald Trump and Kamila Harris will campaign in Texas. Georgia grapples with heated political climate and potential for violence. LA County's DA recommends the Menendez brothers be resentenced.

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NPR News: McDonald's says onions from California-based company are linked to E. coli outbreak

McDonald's says onions from California-based company are linked to E. coli outbreak
A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, restaurant chain officials said.

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NPR News: King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
Britain's handling of its involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade is seen by many as a litmus test for the Commonwealth's adaptation to a modern-day world.

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NPR News: A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order
Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies.

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NPR News: A Good Guy: 279 Hours

A Good Guy: 279 Hours
"Have you ever tried to overthrow the U.S. government?" Marine Sgt. Joshua Abate was in the middle of a routine polygraph test to receive top-secret clearance when he made an extraordinary admission: He had followed the crowd that broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This admission leads to a different kind of January 6 story. Abate says he's not an insurrectionist. So why did it take him so long to talk openly about that day? To listen to this series sponsor-free and support NPR, sign up for Embedded+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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NPR News: North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
The estimate includes damages and potential investments to prevent similar destruction in future storms.

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NPR News: U.S. says North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training

U.S. says North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training
The deployment raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine and suggests expanded military ties between the two nations as Moscow seeks weapons and troops.

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NPR News: Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues

Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues
Striking machinists voted to reject an agreement that would have boosted wages by 35%. It’s another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday.

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NPR News: Boeing's trouble may continue even if machinists agree to new contract tomorrow

Boeing's trouble may continue even if machinists agree to new contract tomorrow
Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Wednesday on a new contract offer. It comes as the company is set to release disappointing quarterly earnings amid production and quality control problems.

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NPR News: Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers
A federal judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to turn over his New York City apartment and various other assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.

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NPR News: Even in death, Alexei Navalny hasn't given up the fight against corruption in Russia

Even in death, Alexei Navalny hasn't given up the fight against corruption in Russia
In his posthumous memoir, Patriot, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny wrote - "If they do finally whack me, the book will be my memorial." Though his voice has fallen silent, his wife Yulia Navalnaya is sharing his message. She now leads the movement her husband started, fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Donald Trump makes more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies. Judge hears arguments to block Ten Commandments displays in Louisiana schools. Russia hosts emerging nations summit.

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NPR News: Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting

Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting
The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man who was fatally shot by eight police officers, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the city of Akron, the mayor's office said.

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NPR News: Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Marcelo Pérez continued to work as a peace activist despite threats. Advocates say he did not receive the government protection he needed.

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NPR News: Iraqi Kurds go to the polls with a flagging economy top of mind

Iraqi Kurds go to the polls with a flagging economy top of mind
Parliamentary elections were postponed several times amid disputes over the election law and procedures.

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NPR News: Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas

Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas
Tropical Storm Oscar brought heavy rains and winds to Cuba, an island already beleaguered by a massive power outage, late Sunday after brushing the Bahamas.

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NPR News: Hackers steal information from 31 million Internet Archive users

Hackers steal information from 31 million Internet Archive users
The digital library's website was defaced earlier this month with a message boasting its theft of Internet Archive users' sensitive records. The nonprofit said it's working to bolster security.

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NPR News: Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut, saying it's targeting Hezbollah's financial arm

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut, saying it's targeting Hezbollah's financial arm
Israel's military said it was targeting a Hezbollah financial unit that's used to pay operatives and buy arms. The nonprofit provides financial services and is also used by ordinary Lebanese.

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NPR News: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum outlines her plan to tackle cartel violence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum outlines her plan to tackle cartel violence
Political analyst Carlos Bravo Regidor tells NPR's Eric Westervelt about Mexican Pres. Claudia Sheinbaum's policies toward drug cartels and criminal gangs.

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NPR News: At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo Island

At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo Island
Authorities said part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island's tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.

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NPR News: U.S. investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel attack plans

U.S. investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel attack plans
The U.S. is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press.

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NPR News: Why the stakes for who caught Ohtani's 50/50 ball are bigger than ever

Why the stakes for who caught Ohtani's 50/50 ball are bigger than ever
The auction for Shohei Ohtani's iconic 50/50 baseball is almost over. But three men are still fighting in court over who will get the proceeds.

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NPR News: Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and an EU referendum

Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and an EU referendum
Moldovans will vote for a new president and on a constitutional amendment regarding its path to the EU. Both votes will take place amid accusations of Russian meddling, vote buying and disinformation.

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NPR News: U.S. to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed

U.S. to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.

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NPR News: This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target

This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target
NPR's Eyder Peralta takes us to Dahieh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, and an important symbol in the war. This vibrant district of Beirut is hollowed out by weeks of Israeli attacks.

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NPR News: Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death

Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Alabama executed a man Thursday who admitted to killing five people with an ax and gun during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016 and dropped his appeals and asked to be put to death.

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NPR News: King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy

King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
While the welcome will be warm, Australia's national and state leaders want the royals removed from their constitution.

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NPR News: The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot

The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
The indictment against Vikash Yadav points to a direct link between the Indian government and what prosecutors say was a murder-for-hire scheme on American soil.

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NPR News: The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot

The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
The indictment against Vikash Yadav points to a direct link between the Indian government and what prosecutors say was a murder-for-hire scheme on American soil.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
VP Harris makes her case to GOP voters on Fox News. Ex-President Trump courted Latino voters at a town hall hosted by Univision. Ukraine’s president speaks to EU leaders about his plan to end the war.

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NPR News: 'Shaken baby' death row inmate in Texas is running out of options to stop execution

'Shaken baby' death row inmate in Texas is running out of options to stop execution
A Texas man could soon be the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

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NPR News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to settle sexual abuse claims

Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to settle sexual abuse claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse in what an attorney said was the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese.

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NPR News: In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote

In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote
We travel to the swing state of Michigan — in order to speak to some of the most influential and misunderstood voters in the country: Arab Americans in Dearborn. The Dearbornites we met said that the war in Gaza is the key issue on their minds as they consider how to cast their ballots. What these voters ultimately decide could have huge consequences for the whole country.

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NPR News: Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA

Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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NPR News: Pentagon to give honorable discharges to some kicked out from 'don't ask, don't tell'

Pentagon to give honorable discharges to some kicked out from 'don't ask, don't tell'
The Pentagon said more than 800 military personnel have seen their records upgraded to honorable discharges after being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

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NPR News: Israel threatens to starve out northern Gaza, U.N. aid agencies say

Israel threatens to starve out northern Gaza, U.N. aid agencies say
Israel has allowed almost no food aid into north Gaza for two weeks. Humanitarian groups say it leaves 400,000 people with the choice of eventual starvation or fleeing their homes to the south.

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NPR News: Canada expels India's top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes

Canada expels India's top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes
Canada expelled India’s top diplomat in the country and five others over last year's killing of a Sikh activist in British Columbia. India rejected the charges and said it would expel Canadian envoys.

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NPR News: North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads as tensions with South Korea soar

North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads as tensions with South Korea soar
Destroying the roads would be in line with Kim Jong Un's push to cut off ties with South Korea and abandon the decades-long objective to seek a peaceful unification.

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NPR News: Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week

Giant pandas will arrive at D.C.'s National Zoo this week
After an 11-month wait, giant pandas will populate the zoo once again. A pair of pandas, which left China on FedEx's "Panda Express" cargo jet, are expected to arrive in the D.C. area on Tuesday.

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NPR News: A USDA program may be killing wild animals that they're not supposed to, records show

A USDA program may be killing wild animals that they're not supposed to, records show
A USDA program kills wild animals at the request of private livestock owners. NPR obtained exclusive documents to show how its employees manage wildlife.

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NPR News: Utah school reaches out to Spanish-speaking parents and found a receptive audience

Utah school reaches out to Spanish-speaking parents and found a receptive audience
Nearly a fifth of Utah public school students are Hispanic. An outreach effort to Spanish-speaking parents in one district has boosted their involvement, which now surpasses that of English speakers.

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NPR News: World waits to see how Israeli will respond to deadly drone attack

World waits to see how Israeli will respond to deadly drone attack
Israel plans to respond after four Israeli soldiers were killed in the attack. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Daniel Byman at the Center for Strategic and International Studies what form that could take.

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NPR News: Indian politician known for his close ties with Bollywood is killed in Mumbai

Indian politician known for his close ties with Bollywood is killed in Mumbai
Baba Siddique was close to several Bollywood superstars and known for throwing lavish parties.

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NPR News: Election officials in battleground states are battling threats and intimidation

Election officials in battleground states are battling threats and intimidation
Facing threats and misinformation, election officials are under intense pressure this fall. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Justin Roebuck, who oversees elections in Ottawa County, Michigan.

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NPR News: River runners are celebrating whitewater rapids re-emerging in Colorado's Lake Powell

River runners are celebrating whitewater rapids re-emerging in Colorado's Lake Powell
There’s a lot of anxiety about climate change shrinking Lake Powell, but it also means whitewater rapids upstream have re-emerged. Thrillseekers can now run them for the first time since the 1960s.

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NPR News: With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.

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NPR News: Fisher-Price recalls parts of over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following 5 infant deaths

Fisher-Price recalls parts of over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following 5 infant deaths
Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico due to a serious suffocation risk.

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NPR News: Boeing will lay off 10% of employees as a strike shuts down airplane production

Boeing will lay off 10% of employees as a strike shuts down airplane production
Boeing has been losing money for over five years and is now dealing with a strike that has shut down factories in the Seattle area. The staff cuts will include executives and managers, the CEO said.

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NPR News: What is the U.N. peacekeeping force stationed in Lebanon?

What is the U.N. peacekeeping force stationed in Lebanon?
The mission was created in 1978 to help restore order after Israel's first invasion of Lebanon. Decades later, it's still there but has come under fire during a new Israeli invasion in Lebanon.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Cleanup is underway in Florida after Hurricane Milton battered the state. Kamala Harris makes an emotional pitch to Latino voters. SpaceX is accused of running afoul of environmental regulations.

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NPR News: Gunmen kill 20 miners in southwest Pakistan attack ahead of Asian security summit

Gunmen kill 20 miners in southwest Pakistan attack ahead of Asian security summit
It's the latest attack in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province and comes days ahead of a major security summit being hosted in the capital. No group claimed immediate responsibility for the attack.

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NPR News: Fisher-Price recalls 2 million Snuga Swings after infant deaths

Fisher-Price recalls 2 million Snuga Swings after infant deaths
The deaths of five infants ages 1-3 months old occurred from 2012 to 2022. It's not the first time the New York-based company has had to remove products from the market following infant fatalities.

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NPR News: Hurricane Milton's path of destruction

Hurricane Milton's path of destruction
Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction through Florida late Wednesday, leaving multiple dead and wrenching buildings apart. Many across the southeastern U.S. were still struggling to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which hit less than two weeks ago. Now, residents and officials must again navigate the clean up rescue and recovery efforts. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Biden speaks about the government’s response to Milton

Biden speaks about the government’s response to Milton
Hurricane Milton is closing in on Florida’s west coast, and could make landfall as early as tonight. The Category 4 Hurricane is expected to be one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit the area.

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NPR News: Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split

Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split
At issue is whether the state court wrongly refused to accept the attorney general’s findings that a death row inmate is entitled to a new trial.

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NPR News: Biden sets 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes nationwide

Biden sets 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes nationwide
President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans.

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NPR News: The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack

The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack
The Justice Department said the man was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S.

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NPR News: Luis Tiant, charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a title, dies at 83

Luis Tiant, charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a title, dies at 83
The charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and pitched himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame.

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NPR News: Hurricane Milton's triple threat

Hurricane Milton's triple threat
In the span of one day, a Category 1 hurricane headed for western Florida escalated to the highest intensity there is: Category 5. Since then, the predicted wind intensity for Hurricane Milton has ebbed and flowed ahead of the hurricane's expected landfall in Florida on Wednesday. But for now, experts are calling it an "extremely life-threatening situation." NPR spoke to a meteorologist who broke down the triple threat Hurricane Milton poses. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Haiti's interim leader seeks 'urgent' overseas help to shore up security

Haiti's interim leader seeks 'urgent' overseas help to shore up security
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Harold Isaac in Port-au-Prince about the acting prime minister's request for security after gangs last week massacred at least 70 people in a rural community.

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NPR News: Have Trump's 'Opportunity Zones' achieved their goal in Detroit?

Have Trump's 'Opportunity Zones' achieved their goal in Detroit?
In 2017, President Trump rolled out tax incentives to encourage investment in low-income and distressed communities. There were concerns investors would benefit more than residents.

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NPR News: Tunisia's President Saied wins reelection after cracking down on the opposition

Tunisia's President Saied wins reelection after cracking down on the opposition
Opposition parties boycotted the election, calling it a sham amid a deteriorating political climate and authoritarian drift in the birthplace of the Arab Spring more than a decade ago.

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NPR News: A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid
A NASA spacecraft knocked into an asteroid two years ago to test planetary defense. Now, a new mission will inspect the damage, with the goal of helping future asteroid deflection.

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NPR News: Alabama's ‘grandfamilies’ are set to receive opioid settlement funds

Alabama's ‘grandfamilies’ are set to receive opioid settlement funds
Alabama will use settlement money from opioid-related lawsuits to help grandparents who are raising their grandchildren because the parents died or are still struggling with addiction.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
It's been a year since Hamas attacked Israel and the war in Gaza followed. In the swing state of Michigan, the GOP and Democrats focus on the significant Arab and Muslim-American voting bloc.

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NPR News: Arguing before a changed U.S. Supreme Court

Arguing before a changed U.S. Supreme Court


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NPR News: Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor

Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals who will one day elect his successor.

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NPR News: 'I’m so grateful to these people.' Latino workers in storm-hit Tennessee feel isolated but hopeful

'I’m so grateful to these people.' Latino workers in storm-hit Tennessee feel isolated but hopeful
There are barriers preventing many Latino farm workers in northeastern Tennessee from trying to get help, but the extended Latino community is bringing the help to them.

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NPR News: In Queens, N.Y., an immigrant street vendor is forced to confront crippling shyness

In Queens, N.Y., an immigrant street vendor is forced to confront crippling shyness
New York is known for its street food vendors. NPR spent time with a recently arrived migrant who is hitting the streets to sell for the first time, but has to overcome a huge hurdle: his shyness.

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NPR News: Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as thousands flee widening war

Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as thousands flee widening war
Powerful new explosions rocked Beirut's southern suburbs late Saturday as Israel expanded its bombardment in Lebanon, also striking a Palestinian refugee camp deep in the north for the first time.

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NPR News: As Oct. 7 approaches, synagogues and mosques bolster security

As Oct. 7 approaches, synagogues and mosques bolster security
Mosques and synagogues in the U.S. are bolstering security ahead of Oct. 7, the one-year mark of the Hamas-led attack in Israel.

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NPR News: October 7th: A Year of War Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It

October 7th: A Year of War Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It
The October 7th Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza has changed the course of geopolitics and will have far reaching consequences for the world. The events have also upended the lives of countless individuals. Our team of reporters in the region bring us stories of lives changed in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists around the world. Visit plus.npr.org.

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NPR News: A victim of a crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam just got his $140,000 back

A victim of a crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam just got his $140,000 back
NPR investigated a crypto scam company known as SpireBit, which stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Russian-speaking seniors. Now, some of the victims are getting their money back after a lawsuit by Massachusetts authorities.

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NPR News: Tensions are rising in the Middle East, but the rise in oil prices is muted – so far

Tensions are rising in the Middle East, but the rise in oil prices is muted – so far
Crude oil prices have risen as Iran and Israel trade attacks, but not as much as you might expect. One reason? OPEC+ could pump a lot more oil if it wanted to.

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NPR News: 3 ex-police officers found guilty on some charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols

3 ex-police officers found guilty on some charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols
A federal jury has convicted three former Memphis police officers of some federal civil rights violations and found them not guilty of others in the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols.

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NPR News: On the Ground in the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan

On the Ground in the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan
Fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group have displaced some 12 million people in one of Africa's biggest countries. Our correspondent travels to Sudan and gives us a glimpse of the devastation the war has caused.

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NPR News: China has changed a lot in the past 75 years -- Tiananmen Square reflects that change

China has changed a lot in the past 75 years -- Tiananmen Square reflects that change
This week China is celebrating 75 years of the People's Republic. We go to Beijing to see how Tiananmen Square is reflecting changes in the country.

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NPR News: The Battle For Jerusalem

The Battle For Jerusalem
Today, the city of Jerusalem is seen as so important that people are willing to kill and die to control it. And that struggle goes back centuries. Nearly a thousand years ago, European Christians embarked on what became known as the First Crusade: an unprecedented, massive military campaign to take Jerusalem from Muslims and claim the holy city for themselves. They won a shocking victory – but it didn't last. A Muslim leader named Saladin raised an army to take the city back. What happened next was one of the most consequential battles of the Middle Ages: A battle that would forever change the course of relations between the Islamic and Christian worlds, Europe and The Middle East. In this episode, we travel back to the front lines of that battle to explore a simple question: What is Jerusalem worth? Love Throughline? Please help us out by taking this quick survey! npr.org/throughlinesurvey To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

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NPR News: Harris and Biden surveyed damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in 2 swing states

Harris and Biden surveyed damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in 2 swing states
President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia and North Carolina to reassure people that help is on the way. Making good on that promise is a critical test in this election year.

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NPR News: How Venezuela imploded (update)

How Venezuela imploded (update)
(Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2016.) Back in 2016, things were pretty bad in Venezuela. Grocery stores didn't have enough food. Hospitals didn't have basic supplies, like gauze. Child mortality was spiking. Businesses were shuttering. It's one of the epic economic collapses of our time. And it was totally avoidable. Venezuela used to be a relatively rich country. It has just about all the economic advantages a country could ask for: Beautiful beaches and mountains ready for tourism, fertile land good for farming, an educated population, and oil, lots and lots of oil. But during the boom years, the Venezuelan government made some choices that add up to an economic time bomb. Today on the show, we have an economic horror story about a country that made all the wrong decisions with its oil money. It's a window into the fundamental way that money works and how when you try to control it, you can lose everything. Then, an update on Venezuela today. How it went from a downward spiral, to a tentative economic stabilization... amidst political upheaval. This original episode is hosted by Robert Smith and Noel King. It was produced by Nick Fountain and Sally Helm. Today's update was hosted by Amanda Aronczyk, produced by Sean Saldana, fact checked by Sierra Juarez, and engineered by Neal Rauch. Alex Goldmark is our Executive Producer. Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.

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NPR News: A Texas man is executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989

A Texas man is executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989
Garcia Glenn White, 61, was the sixth inmate put to death in the U.S. in the last 11 days. His execution comes shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected three last-ditch appeals.

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NPR News: Despite the candidates' differences, 'agree' was a buzzword on the VP debate stage

Despite the candidates' differences, 'agree' was a buzzword on the VP debate stage
Tim Walz and JD Vance shook hands multiple times on the debate stage, and each spoke of several areas in which they agree with the other. Here are some examples.

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NPR News: Video shows the moment a Kentucky judge was shot to death

Video shows the moment a Kentucky judge was shot to death
People in the courtroom wept as the footage was shown during a preliminary hearing for former Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is charged with first-degree murder.

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NPR News: Nintendo, which has been around for 135 years, is opening a museum in Kyoto

Nintendo, which has been around for 135 years, is opening a museum in Kyoto
Japan's leading video company Nintendo is about to open a museum -- an unusual step for a company that rarely explains itself. The museum opens Wednesday in Kyoto, the company's hometown.

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NPR News: Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister

Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
Ishiba, who chosen as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new leader on Friday, replaces Fumio Kishida who stepped down after his government was dogged by multiple scandals.

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NPR News: Claudia Sheinbaum to be sworn in as the 1st female president of Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum to be sworn in as the 1st female president of Mexico
The 62-year-old scientist turned politician campaigned on a promise to protect an expanded social safety net and fight for the poor like her predecessor, but she faces many pressing problems.

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