Opinion: 'YER OUT!' Eric Adams' fashion faux pas
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, no stranger to controversy, has ignited another with a hat. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
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Who was Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed by Israel?
A look back on the life and politics of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key player for the last several years in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon
The future of Hamas and the war in Gaza now that the organization's leader is dead.
Saturday Sports: MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, hockey season kickoff
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant break down the latest in Major League Baseball playoffs, the WNBA finals and a new hockey season.
Georgia saw record-high early voting numbers. Here's what that means for the election
NPR's Scott Simon talks with University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald about the high turnout in early voting this election cycle.
Week in politics: Trump dances on stage at town hall, Harris appears on Fox News
Former President Donald Trump veers from traditional campaign wisdom with recent appearances. And Vice President Harris courts Black voters, this time with policy proposals.
U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'
Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.
Trump is promising deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What is it?
Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here's what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Medicaid will cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans in 4 states
The new coverage includes practices such as music therapy, sweat lodges, and drumming, which are integral to Native healing traditions and have proved helpful for addiction among other health issues.
Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
A man threw firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister's residence, police said. There were no reported injuries.