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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