NPR News: China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat

China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat
China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

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NPR News: Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
Preparations were also underway Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

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NPR News: 16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, sheriff says

16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, sheriff says
A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said.

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NPR News: Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing 1 and wounding 7

Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing 1 and wounding 7
Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said.

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NPR News: She posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Within eight hours, she was fired

She posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Within eight hours, she was fired
Alexandra is one of many people who lost their jobs for posting about the conservative influencer's death. She described the online mob that got her fired as "state-sponsored censorship."

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NPR News: India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence

India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence
In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint.

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NPR News: Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
President Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a recession.

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NPR News: Peru's Congress removes President Boluarte as a crime wave grips the country

Peru's Congress removes President Boluarte as a crime wave grips the country
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to swiftly remove Peru's first female president shortly after midnight, marking yet another leadership shake-up in a nation rocked by violence and political turmoil.

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NPR News: Peru's Congress votes to initiate impeachment trial of President Boluarte

Peru's Congress votes to initiate impeachment trial of President Boluarte
Peruvian lawmakers moved forward with impeachment proceedings against President Boluarte amid mounting anger over rising crime.

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NPR News: White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.

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NPR News: After 2 years of brutal fighting, the Israel-Hamas war may be over

After 2 years of brutal fighting, the Israel-Hamas war may be over
A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war could formally take effect today, and Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners could start going home as soon as this weekend.

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NPR News: Israel-Hamas deal may include return of hostages, bringing hope to grieving families

Israel-Hamas deal may include return of hostages, bringing hope to grieving families
The deal between Israel and Hamas also calls for the release of some hostages and prisoners -- living and dead -- from both sides. NPR speaks to the cousin of a man whose remains are in Gaza.

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NPR News: At the Supreme Court, the case of the candidate who sued, even though he won

At the Supreme Court, the case of the candidate who sued, even though he won
At issue was a suit by Rep. Michael Bost, R-Ill., challenging an Illinois regulation that allows ballots mailed in by Election Day to be counted for up to 14 days after polls close.

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NPR News: Israel and Hamas agree on the 'first phase' of Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas agree on the 'first phase' of Gaza ceasefire deal
The deal raises the possibility that the war may now be over, ending the bloodiest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

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NPR News: 'I was so stunned': Brokers for North Korean defectors investigated for espionage

'I was so stunned': Brokers for North Korean defectors investigated for espionage
Many North Korean defectors in South Korea use a secret network of brokers to stay connected to those back home. But recently, South Korea investigated some of those brokers for espionage.

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NPR News: Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm

Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm
About 900 hikers, guides and other staff who were stranded by a weekend snowstorm on the Chinese side of Mount Everest have reached safety, state media said late Tuesday.

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NPR News: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Lawmakers must find 'common ground' to end the government shutdown

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Lawmakers must find 'common ground' to end the government shutdown
On the seventh day of the shutdown, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tells NPR she's working with colleagues from both parties to find common ground and reopen the government.

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NPR News: Former Illinois National Guard official on efforts to deploy troops to Chicago.

Former Illinois National Guard official on efforts to deploy troops to Chicago.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Richard Hayes about President Trump's efforts to deploy troops to Chicago.

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NPR News: As the Gaza war moves into its third year, peace talks offer some hope

As the Gaza war moves into its third year, peace talks offer some hope
On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel of Oct. 7, 2023, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are pushed by Arab countries and the U.S. toward a potential end to the war.

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NPR News: Two years after the Gaza war began, one Palestinian family shares their story of loss

Two years after the Gaza war began, one Palestinian family shares their story of loss
Over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, a third of them children, in Israeli attacks since the war began two years ago. One Palestinian family shares their story of loss.

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NPR News: 'I struggle with hope': Some protesters question if street demonstrations still work

'I struggle with hope': Some protesters question if street demonstrations still work
Many Americans have turned their criticism into action this year, joining marches to protest President Trump's policies. But some are beginning to wonder if street protests are still effective.

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NPR News: Snowstorm traps hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest during China's national holiday

Snowstorm traps hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest during China's national holiday
Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said late Sunday.

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NPR News: An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good
Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.

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NPR News: More deployments testing the president's use troops in states and cities

More deployments testing the president's use troops in states and cities
The Pentagon seeks to deploy the National Guard to more cities to quell what the president sees as lawlessness and riots.

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NPR News: Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails

Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails
Employees say their out-of-office messages were changed without their consent to include language blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

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NPR News: Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag

Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag
Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

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NPR News: What to expect as Syria holds first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster

What to expect as Syria holds first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster
Syria is holding parliamentary elections on Sunday for the first time since the fall of the country's longtime autocratic leader, Bashar Assad, who was unseated in a rebel offensive in December.

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NPR News: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Ore., which the president had ordered over the objections of local leaders.

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NPR News: Largest US Lutheran denomination installs first Black presiding bishop

Largest US Lutheran denomination installs first Black presiding bishop
Rev. Yehiel Curry succeeds Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, who served for 12 years and was the first woman to lead the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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NPR News: Lou Ye's acclaimed 'An Unfinished Film' remains unfinished

Lou Ye's acclaimed 'An Unfinished Film' remains unfinished
Chinese director Lou Ye's An Unfinished Film is not a masterpiece, but why do so many seem to demand it to be?

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NPR News: Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as leader, likely to become first female PM

Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as leader, likely to become first female PM
Japan's governing party on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister.

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NPR News: NPR's Student Podcast Challenge: Here are our fourth grade winners!

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge: Here are our fourth grade winners!
We heard fun and engaging podcasts on topics including how math teaching has evolved, what its like to disengage from technology, and, who has it better: kids or grownups?

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NPR News: Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app

Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app
It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated.

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NPR News: Ukrainian drone strikes inflict damage on critical Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian drone strikes inflict damage on critical Russian oil refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes are inflicting significant damage to Russia's oil refineries, which are critical to that country's economy and war effort.

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NPR News: India and China to resume direct flights after a 5-year suspension

India and China to resume direct flights after a 5-year suspension
The suspension, which began with the 2020 Covid outbreak, was prolonged by tensions along the Himalayan border.

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NPR News: FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives

FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives
Drugmaker Evita Solutions announced on its website that the Food and Drug Administration signed off on its low-cost form of the pill, which is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks.

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NPR News: Israel orders the evacuation of Gaza City to make way for expanded ground operation

Israel orders the evacuation of Gaza City to make way for expanded ground operation
Israel has ordered all residents of Gaza City to leave to make way for an expanded ground operation. Anyone who does not leave will be treated as a Hamas member or sympathizer.

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NPR News: Anti-government protests in Morocco turn deadly, with 2 killed in a small town

Anti-government protests in Morocco turn deadly, with 2 killed in a small town
Youth-led anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night on Wednesday, as protests over the state of public services descended into deadly violence.

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NPR News: The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk

The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk
Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.

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NPR News: Palestinian Authority official talks about Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza

Palestinian Authority official talks about Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza
Dr. Omar Awadallah, deputy minister of Foreign Affairs in the Palestinian Authority, talks about President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza.

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NPR News: Dozens killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines

Dozens killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines
The death toll was expected to rise from the Tuesday magnitude-6.9 earthquake that trapped an unspecified number of residents in the hard-hit city of Bogo and outlying rural towns in Cebu province.

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