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Hamas release first 3 hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
by Scott Detrow
scenes of celebration in Israel and Gaza as ceasefire begins
A Tel Aviv cafe is a shrine to a man who died in Oct. 7 Hamas attack
by Itay Stern
Cafe Otef in Tel Aviv is a shrine to the owner's ex-husband, who was killed on the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
How Tim Walz handled the George Floyd protests as the governor of Minnesota
by Brandt Williams
Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams talks about Gov. Tim Walz and the George Floyd protests. Walz is now the presumed Democratic vice presidential candidate.
What Russians are saying about Ukraine's latest incursion
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mika Golubovsky, English-language editor of Mediazona, about what Russians are saying about the chaos of Ukraine's major incursion.
A history of Hezbollah
by Rund Abdelfatah
Hezbollah has been exchanging missile fire with Israel. Here's how the most powerful military and political force in Lebanon came to be.
Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Ernesto
by Adrian Florido
Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to pass over Puerto Rico late Tuesday night, which could bring flooding, landslides and power outages. The island has closed schools and opened shelters.
People in states with abortion bans are getting pills through telehealth
by Elissa Nadworny
As the number of abortions nationwide continues to grow, pregnant people in states with restrictions and bans are accessing pills from out-of-state providers. Some say they're breaking the law.
The ant that's taken over Manhattan
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A decade ago, a new ant showed up in NYC. Now, it's everywhere in the city and is spreading at a rate of about a mile a year. Scientists are trying to understand why this ant has been so successful.
With new orchestral music, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with drummer and composer Louis Cole about the new sounds he brought to his latest album.
Thinking about solar? Here are some things to consider
by Jeff Brady
Solar power is booming, helping the country meet its climate goals. But the rooftop solar industry is a big source of consumer complaints and the industry is working to repair that.
Tired of long customer service calls? The White House is working to change that.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Neera Tanden, domestic policy adviser to President Biden, on the administration's new "Time is Money" initiative.
Vance, Walz and military service
JD Vance pounced on a comment from Tim Walz to accuse him of “stolen valor." There’s a history of playing politics with military service – one that we’ve seen in past elections.
Green, caffeinated and bipartisan: Why Diet Mountain Dew is a bridge to common ground
A 38-year-old diet soda drink has been flung into the political spotlight after both vice presidential candidates in the 2024 election professed their love of Diet Mountain Dew.