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Tens of thousands of dockworkers are striking from Boston to Houston
The port of Mobile, Ala., is one of 14 along the Gulf and East Coasts where dockworkers went on strike at midnight. The union is demanding a 77% wage increase.
George Latimer defeated Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman in New York's primary
by Michelle Bocanegra
Rep. Jamaal Bowman faced a competitive primary due to his criticism of the Israel-Hamas
war. His primary challenger had the support and financial backing of AIPAC and much of the local establishment.
What Biden and Trump do could matter as much as what they say in tomorrow's debate
by Franco Ordoñez
Former President Donald Trump has a debate style all his own. It's brash and aggressive while trying to project dominance. At Thursday's presidential debate, he might be limited by a mute button.
Looting in Gaza has led to skyrocketing food prices
by Kat Lonsdorf
A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel's daytime fighting pause ineffectual for aid delivery. This led to skyrocketing food prices sold on the black market.
Surgeon who saved Sen. Duckworth says he couldn't save her with those wounds in Gaza
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon, who went before Congress Wednesday to describe patients they've treated while providing medical care in Gaza.
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson talks about using stand-up to tackle hard topics
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson, the host of After Midnight on CBS who also has three Netflix specials, talks about tackling hard topics in her stand-up in Wild Card.
Protestors stormed Kenya's parliament. Police responded with tear gas, live rounds
by Emmanuel Igunza
Kenyan police open fire on protestors as they storm parliament, in wisdespread demonstrations against sweeping tax rises.
Republican lawmakers in Connecticut fight a future ban on gas-powered vehicles
by Molly Ingram
The small faction of Republicans in the Democratic-dominated Connecticut legislature managed to lead the state out of its commitment to phase out sales of gas-powered cars.
Inflation has driven expenses up for charity groups — while driving donations down
by Scott Horsley
Charitable giving picked up last year after falling in 2022. But inflation is chipping away at the value of gifts, putting a squeeze on donors and non-profits alike.
The NTSB holds its final meeting on the 2023 Ohio train derailment
by Julie Grant
The National Transportation Safety Board returns to East Palestine Ohio to hold its final board meeting on last year's fiery derailment of a Norfolk-Southern train.
This Arizona nonprofit helps get informal caregivers everything they need for the job
by Andrea Hsu
To shore up childcare in Arizona, a nonprofit has long focused on training informal caregivers -- the family, friends and neighbors who care for a majority of young children in the state.