NPR News: Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.

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NPR News: Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend

Heavy snow blankets parts of the U.S. during busy holiday travel weekend
Frigid air was expected to move over the eastern third of the U.S. by Monday, while heavy snow was forecast to cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions.

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NPR News: FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
The report said the main responsibility lay with the workers' direct employers and the Qatari government, but noted that "a credible argument can be made" that FIFA played a role as well.

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NPR News: How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo

How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo
Over a few days, rebel fighters in northern Syria have launched incursions into several major cities with little resistance from government troops.

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NPR News: In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Aleppo, Syria's largest city

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Aleppo, Syria's largest city
Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing.

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NPR News: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat
Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

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NPR News: Banana art eaten, banana art purchase

Banana art eaten, banana art purchase
Justin Sun uploaded a video of himself eating the $6.2 million absurdist piece conceptualized by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

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NPR News: Millions are heading home from the holiday to face snow and an Artic blast

Millions are heading home from the holiday to face snow and an Artic blast
Some parts of the country will receive heavy lake-effect snow and others will see rain or dry weather with subfreezing temperatures.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Colder weather has hit Gazans living in tents and bombed-out buildings. This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. The influence of third party candidates seems to be waning.

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NPR News: Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)

Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in March, we consider butter chicken. It is a much-loved Indian dish, both within that country and around the world. But who can claim they invented it? That question is the subject of a lawsuit. Our reporter tries to get to the bottom of butter chicken's origin and finds out that it is a journey through India's history. You can find celebrated Indian chef Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for butter chicken here.

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NPR News: Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Police who responded said they found no evidence of explosives on the lawmakers' properties.

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NPR News: China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges

China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges
Longtime state media journalist Dong Yuyu met often with journalists and diplomats. His family believes he is now being persecuted for those exchanges.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
After ceasefire, Lebanese are returning home. This Thanksgiving holiday is likely to be the busiest ever for air travel. Research shows even a short walk after a meal can be a big boost for health.

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NPR News: Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)

Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)
In an episode we first posted in January, we go to the West African country of Ghana. The Ghanaian government began encouraging people of African descent from around the world to move to the country in 2019, calling it the "Year of Return". They even created settlements for the people who took them up on the offer, giving out free land. But our correspondent talks to locals who say their farm land was stolen to give to foreigners.

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NPR News: Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.

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NPR News: Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on U.S.-Mexico border

Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on U.S.-Mexico border
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass, Texas.

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NPR News: Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot

Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot
The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer.

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NPR News: Yes, get to the airport early. But here are some travel tips you might not know

Yes, get to the airport early. But here are some travel tips you might not know
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Scott Keyes, the founder of the travel app Going, about tips for what to do if your air travel doesn't go precisely as planned

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NPR News: Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir

Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir
In her new memoir, Angela Merkel writes about the many dilemmas she had to navigate as Chancellor of Germany. Dilemmas her male colleagues never had to sweat. Like, can you wear a pantsuit instead of a skirt in the Bundestag, Germany's parliament? She decided the answer was, yes. Merkel is the only woman ever to rise to the most powerful political post in Germany. She served as chancellor from 2005 to 2021. Angela Merkel has gone toe-to-toe with world leaders like Vladimir Putin, led Germany through times of turmoil and become a role model for other women aspiring to positions of leadership. But her legacy is complex. She gets into all of this in her new memoir, "Freedom." 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: Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police in Islamabad

Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police in Islamabad
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes.

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NPR News: Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December

Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December
The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.

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NPR News: Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives

Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives
More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.

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NPR News: Menendez brothers appear virtually in court for next steps in resentencing hearing

Menendez brothers appear virtually in court for next steps in resentencing hearing
Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared virtually in court as a judge decided next steps in their resentencing hearing, which is more uncertain now that the DA who recommended it has been voted out of office.

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NPR News: Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide.

Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide.
A judge will decide Monday whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents 30 years ago.

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NPR News: Foreign ministers meet in Italy for the last G7 of the Biden administration

Foreign ministers meet in Italy for the last G7 of the Biden administration
Foreign ministers from the world's leading industrialized nations are meeting Monday, with a certain pressure to advance diplomatic efforts ahead of the new U.S. administration taking over.

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NPR News: New Zealanders help save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach

New Zealanders help save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach
New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot. It's often not clear why they happen but the island nation's geography is believed to be a factor.

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NPR News: Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate becomes country's new president

Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate becomes country's new president
The election was free of the anti-establishment fury that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere, like the United States and neighboring Argentina.

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NPR News: Cousins divided on abortion find ways to support each other

Cousins divided on abortion find ways to support each other
One believes in total abortion rights. The other is against abortion in all circumstances. They're cousins, as close as sisters, and have come together with understanding on this truly divisive topic.

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NPR News: Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know

Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

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NPR News: At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire

At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire
The strikes were the fourth on Beirut in less than a week. The escalation comes after a U.S. envoy traveled to the region this week in an attempt to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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NPR News: Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?

Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?
In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

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NPR News: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new missile

NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new missile
NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked the city of Dnipro with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war.

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NPR News: Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development

Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
HUD is bracing for possible budget cuts, something the first Trump administration proposed but was unable to get through Congress. Other changes could restrict who gets rental aid.

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NPR News: Communities in North Carolina are still without drinkable water 8 weeks after Helene

Communities in North Carolina are still without drinkable water 8 weeks after Helene
More than a dozen water systems in North Carolina are still impaired eight weeks after they were damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. People are adjusting to life without drinking water.

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NPR News: Israel's ambassador to the UN weighs in on ICC's warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Israel's ambassador to the UN weighs in on ICC's warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, about the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

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NPR News: Philadelphia's Chinatown says the proposed 76ers arena would destroy the neighborhood

Philadelphia's Chinatown says the proposed 76ers arena would destroy the neighborhood
The Philadelphia 76ers want to build a billion-dollar arena in the city's downtown. Residents and business owners in nearby Chinatown say the project will destroy the thriving neighborhood.

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NPR News: A Chinese cargo ship severed underwater telecom cables in the Baltic Sea

A Chinese cargo ship severed underwater telecom cables in the Baltic Sea
A Chinese cargo ship has been stopped off the coast of Denmark. Officials are investigating it for severing underwater telecommunications cables connecting a handful of northern European countries.

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NPR News: A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months
Dozens of people have been killed in China in the past three months in a series of mass attacks. The latest on Tuesday saw primary school students injured by a car as they arrived for classes.

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NPR News: Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack

Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack
Residents have been angered by the latest gang attacks. Violence forced Haiti's main airport to shut down last week after the country swore in a new prime minister.

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NPR News: Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department

Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department
McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools.

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NPR News: The fight for Alex Jones' Infowars company heats up as Jones sues to hold on

The fight for Alex Jones' Infowars company heats up as Jones sues to hold on
The Onion thought it had the last laugh when it was named the winning bidder after last week's bankruptcy auction. Now, Jones says that bid was "fake dollars" and wants a judge to disqualify it

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NPR News: Record number of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving

Record number of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving
Nearly 80 million people are expected to travel by car, plane and train for Thanksgiving, according to AAA, thanks to lower gas prices and demand for other modes of travel like cruises.

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NPR News: Kremlin warns of escalation after U.S. authorizes Ukraine to use missiles

Kremlin warns of escalation after U.S. authorizes Ukraine to use missiles
President Biden's decision to let Ukraine use long-range missiles against Russia could escalate the war. But this may also make it easier for his successor to negotiate a peace deal.

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NPR News: 2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route

2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests.

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NPR News: Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi coached several renowned gymnasts, including Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug and Julianne McNamara. But he was known for harsh methods of training.

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NPR News: Senior Hezbollah official is killed in Israeli airstrike

Senior Hezbollah official is killed in Israeli airstrike
In Lebanon, a senior Hezbollah official has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The official was head of the militant group's media operations.

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NPR News: Biden and Xi take a first step to limit AI and nuclear decisions at their last meeting

Biden and Xi take a first step to limit AI and nuclear decisions at their last meeting
The leaders agreed that humans should control decisions to use nuclear weapons — not AI. And they talked about the importance of stability during the transition to a new U.S. administration.

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NPR News: Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary

Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary
Trump announced Chris Wright, the CEO of oil and natural gas fracking services company Liberty Energy, as his pick for energy secretary.

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NPR News: Trump's policies blindsided Canada 4 years ago. What's in store for round 2?

Trump's policies blindsided Canada 4 years ago. What's in store for round 2?
Canada is bracing itself for a second Trump presidency, with an incoming administration that doesn't pull its punches when expressing opinions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's politics.

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NPR News: Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Trump will mean for Ukraine.

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NPR News: Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest White House press secretary in history

Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest White House press secretary in history
Leavitt will be the youngest person to ever hold the job and is expected to deliver press briefings based on Trump's statement late Friday that he has "utmost confidence she will excel at the podium."

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NPR News: Scientific American editor resigns after comments about Trump supporters went viral

Scientific American editor resigns after comments about Trump supporters went viral
Laura Helmuth announced her resignation from the long-running magazine after her statements on election night regarding Trump sparked outrage among conservatives.

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NPR News: Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti's capital as gangs ratchet up violence

Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti's capital as gangs ratchet up violence
Violence has exploded in Port-au-Prince since Sunday when the Haiti's interim prime minister was fired amid political infighting.

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NPR News: Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department

Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department
Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.

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NPR News: Texas company, supervisor indicted in fatal 2021 trench collapse

Texas company, supervisor indicted in fatal 2021 trench collapse
A Bastrop, Texas, man was working in a trench when it collapsed. He died a week later.

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NPR News: Oklahoma City cop is investigated for slamming 70-year-old man to the ground

Oklahoma City cop is investigated for slamming 70-year-old man to the ground
Lich Vu has been in the hospital since the Oct. 27 incident that left him with a brain bleed and a broken neck. The altercation with the police officer involved a dispute over a traffic ticket.

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NPR News: Police deploy in Paris ahead of soccer match between France and Israel

Police deploy in Paris ahead of soccer match between France and Israel
Paris police are deployed in force to prevent antisemitic attacks and other violence when the French and Israeli national teams play Thursday.

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NPR News: Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law

Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law
Ted Olson, the Bush-era solicitor general, has died at age 84. He was a towering figure in the legal profession who argued 65 cases at the Supreme Court as solicitor general and as a private lawyer.

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NPR News: 'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general

'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general
Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.

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NPR News: US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti after planes were shot by gangs

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti after planes were shot by gangs
The shootings were part of a wave of violence that erupted as the country plagued by gang violence swore in its new prime minister after a politically tumultuous process.

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NPR News: Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary

Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary
The two-term governor of South Dakota has been a loyal Trump ally. In her new role, Noem would oversee immigration, an issue Trump campaigned heavily on.

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NPR News: Former airman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified documents

Former airman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified documents
The former Massachusetts Air National Guard member, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for leaking classified documents about the war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: New Zealand formally apologizes to victims of abuse in state care

New Zealand formally apologizes to victims of abuse in state care
An inquiry found abuse, torture and neglect of some 200,000 people in state care over 70 years. People with disabilities or from Maori and Pacific Islander communities were especially vulnerable.

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NPR News: Indiana man is found guilty of murder in the 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls

Indiana man is found guilty of murder in the 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls
A former drugstore worker in the small Indiana community of Delphi was found guilty of murder on Monday in the killings of two teenage girls who vanished during an afternoon hike.

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NPR News: Israel's EL Al Airlines Turns Profits by Continuing to Fly

Israel's EL Al Airlines Turns Profits by Continuing to Fly
Israel's airlines are generating a windfall as international carriers cancel or limit flights due to security concerns. Flying in or out of Israel has become a logistical challenge since the war in Gaza erupted.

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NPR News: Michigan's apple season has been booming. Growers are trying to slow it down

Michigan's apple season has been booming. Growers are trying to slow it down
In the big apple-growing state of Michigan, the harvest is expected to be huge for the third year in a row. But bigger isn't always better, and growers are working on ways to slow down the harvest.

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NPR News: Uncertainty remains after Haiti's transitional government ousted its prime minister

Uncertainty remains after Haiti's transitional government ousted its prime minister
Haiti's transitional government has ousted their prime minister, but that transitional leader says the move is unconstitutional and he is not going anywhere.

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NPR News: Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in transition process

Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in transition process
It marks even more turmoil in an already rocky democratic transition process for Haiti, which hasn't held democratic elections in years in a large part due to the soaring levels of gang violence.

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NPR News: Arrest made in Tuskegee University shooting that left 1 dead, 16 injured

Arrest made in Tuskegee University shooting that left 1 dead, 16 injured
The incident follows a string of other recent deadly shootings surrounding homecoming events at schools in Southern states.

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NPR News: In a changed Mideast, Trump's personal ties with Gulf rulers could define how things

In a changed Mideast, Trump's personal ties with Gulf rulers could define how things


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NPR News: FEMA worker fired for telling hurricane responders to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs

FEMA worker fired for telling hurricane responders to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs
FEMA's administrator said the employee told a team responding to hurricane survivors to skip homes with yard signs showing support for Donald Trump.

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NPR News: Pumpkin capital, USA

Pumpkin capital, USA
Morton, Ill., prides itself on producing tons of pumpkins each year. Most of those pumpkins are pureed and canned at the Libby's plant, which has been in the town for nearly 100 years.

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NPR News: Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas
The Arab Gulf nation, a U.S. ally that has been a haven for Hamas leaders for nearly two decades, also said it will no longer host the Palestinian militant group’s political office, an official said.

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NPR News: 13 states will have women governors next year, a new record

13 states will have women governors next year, a new record
Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.

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NPR News: Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after presidential win

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after presidential win
The judge overseeing Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled remaining court deadlines as prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in light of the presidential victory.

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NPR News: Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
Firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of gusty winds.

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NPR News: Manchester United Is Struggling— On and Off the Pitch

Manchester United Is Struggling— On and Off the Pitch
We visit Old Trafford Stadium, where iconic British football club Man U is in crisis. Are its US owners running it into the ground, or playing a long game?

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NPR News: It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end
Ten states have passed laws to ban the practice of lying to juveniles in custody during police interrogations. Now, one state wants to extend the ban to adults too.

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NPR News: High Stakes: China and Mexico React to Trump's Re-Election

High Stakes: China and Mexico React to Trump's Re-Election
Donald Trump's return to the White House will reverberate through trade, security and immigration in China and Mexico. NPR's John Ruwitch and Eyder Peralta take us to both key nations.

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NPR News: Asheville artists try to make up for lost inventory, money and time after Helene

Asheville artists try to make up for lost inventory, money and time after Helene
The floods from Helene have all but wiped out Asheville's popular arts district. Now its artists are finding other ways to make up for their losses.

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NPR News: How are global economies reacting to Trump's imminent return as U.S. president?

How are global economies reacting to Trump's imminent return as U.S. president?
How are global economies reacting to the imment return of President Trump and Trumponomics?

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NPR News: Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?

Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?
In the days leading up to election night, news outlets across the country were predicting a historically close race, one that could take days to call. But as election night progressed, it became clear former President Donald Trump was on a path to victory. So much so, that before anything was official, he thanked his supporters from his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach. And then, Wednesday morning at about 5:30, it became official when the Associated Press called Wisconsin for Trump. We're still awaiting final tallies, but it appears Trump is on track to win the popular vote for the first time. Trump's agenda for a second term will be dissected over and over in the days ahead. Today, we break down how America sent him back to office --- how Trump won in 2024. 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: International Reaction to Trump's Victory

International Reaction to Trump's Victory
Germany, China and Russia react to Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency with cautious words of welcome— and sometimes, silence. NPR's International Correspondents Rob Schmitz, John Ruwitch and Charles Maynes report.

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NPR News: Germany's governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief

Germany's governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, paving the way for a confidence vote by parliament in January that is expected to lead to early elections next March.

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NPR News: ‘Poll Chaplains’ help keep the peace at polls across 10 states

‘Poll Chaplains’ help keep the peace at polls across 10 states
Pastors, imams, rabbis and clergy known were present at polling sites as “poll chaplains” and “peacekeepers."

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NPR News: Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time

Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time
Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, both Democrats, won their Senate races on Tuesday — doubling the number of Black women who have been elected to the chamber.

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NPR News: Harris wins California and its 54 electoral votes. All eyes are on swing states

Harris wins California and its 54 electoral votes. All eyes are on swing states
The Associated Press has called California for Vice President Kamala Harris, giving her a sizeable influx of electoral votes.

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NPR News: Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean Sea and expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean Sea and expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico
An active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season continues as Rafael strengthens into a category 1 storm. It's expected to batter Cayman Islands and Cuba before swinging into the Gulf of Mexico.

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NPR News: States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence

States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence
Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Florida votes on a proposal to enshrine the right to abortion

Florida votes on a proposal to enshrine the right to abortion
In Florida, the most populous of the 10 states to vote on abortion rights this year, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has made multiple attempts to thwart the effort.

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NPR News: He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?

He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?
This Russian dissident believes the country must be changed from within. He and others were traded in the largest prisoner swap in the post-Cold War era. Now, they're planning a protest in Berlin and advocating for pro-Ukrainian policy in the U.S. to defeat Russia.

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NPR News: When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?

When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?
Various state rules regarding when election officials can process and count mail-in ballots means it will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from these ballots are fully known.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
It’s the last leg of the presidential campaign and candidates are racing across swing states. Striking Boeing machinists vote on the company's latest proposal to end the seven-week strike.

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NPR News: Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off

Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off
Health workers say they won't be able to vaccinate all the children they had planned to reach because of ongoing fighting.

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NPR News: Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power

Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power
Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night.

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NPR News: Fight for reparations in California continues with ballot initiative

Fight for reparations in California continues with ballot initiative
California lawmakers introduced over a dozen first-in-the-nation reparations bills this year, as reparations proponents across the country watched for a blueprint to replicate.

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NPR News: U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack
The imprisonment of Reza Valizadeh, acknowledged to the AP by the U.S. State Department, came as Iran marked the 45th anniversary of the American Embassy takeover and hostage crisis on Sunday.

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NPR News: One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory

One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory
Bertha Mendoza was one of the Tennessee factory workers swept away in Hurricane Helene's flash flooding. Text messages show a family desperate to save her.

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NPR News: Fake videos from Russian propagandists aim to raise tensions ahead of Election Day

Fake videos from Russian propagandists aim to raise tensions ahead of Election Day
Intelligence officials says the video, which purported to show a Haitian immigrant claiming he had voted multiple times in Georgie, is the product of a Russian propaganda operation.

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NPR News: Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions

Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.

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NPR News: Accusation of Kremlin-inspired election fraud sparks protests in country of Georgia

Accusation of Kremlin-inspired election fraud sparks protests in country of Georgia
The country of Georgia held parliamentary elections that the opposition are calling fraudulent. Tens of thousands of Georgians have been in the streets to protest the results.

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NPR News: Widower uses money raised by running marathons for a foundation in memory of his wife

Widower uses money raised by running marathons for a foundation in memory of his wife
In this week's StoryCorps, a runner remembers his wife, who died of cancer, by running marathons in her honor.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump visit Arizona and Nevada. Reports offer a picture of the economy ahead of Election Day. Labor unions deploy thousands of canvassers.

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