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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
Americans report using marijuana more frequently than alcohol. What are the risks of both?
by Scott Detrow
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Life Kit Forest Bathing WATC Rolloff
by Marielle Segarra
Spending time in the forest isn't just enjoyable, it's good for your health. NPR's Life Kit has research-backed exercises to try the next time you're among trees.
France fights back as Russia sows disinformation to weaken support for Ukraine
French authorities say the Kremlin wants to divide society in France in order to weaken support for Ukraine as it resists the Russian invasion.
South Africa's ruling party holds rally ahead of major electoral challenge
South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, face their first major electoral challenge in the election next week, and the prospect of dipping below 50% of the vote for the first time in their 30 years in power. NPR's Africa correspondent reports from their final rally in Soweto, Johannesburg.
London-born teen to be made saint for spreading church teachings on internet
by Willem Marx
The Vatican has announced that a London-born teenager who became famous for spreading church teachings is to be made a saint. Carlo Acutis will become the first millennial to be canonized.
How a 'fluke' uncovered a rare autobiography, giving a narrative on slavery new life
NPR's Juana Summers talks with literary historian Jonathan Schroeder about stumbling upon an autobiography by John Swanson Jacobs.