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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.
Putin's leadership challenges are starting to mount up
by Greg Myre
Vladimir Putin bills himself as the man who can provide security and stability to Russia. But the terror attack in Moscow is the latest in a series of events that challenges that narrative.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's jail sentence has been extended by a Russian court
by Charles Maynes
A Russian court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three more months, nearly a year after he was detained by Russian forces on spying allegations.
A look into the rise of right-wing Israel
by Ramtin Arablouei
Throughline, brings us the story of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu's political ascent and the right-wing ideologies that have informed his current stance on Gaza and the state of Israel.
Justices seem skeptical of challenge to restrict access to abortion pill
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case in which anti-abortion doctors are challenging the FDA's regulatory actions making abortion pills more accessible.
A museum has compiled the names of all people of Japanese descent incarcerated during WWII
by Adrian Florido
The Japanese-American National Museum in Los Angeles has, for the first time ever, compiled the names of all 125,000 people of Japanese descent who were incarcerated during World War II.
'Worry' is a portrait of sisterly love that is both hilarious and deeply disturbing
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with writer Alexandra Tanner about her debut novel, Worry.
How is Donald Trump trying to capitalize on tensions between Biden and Netanyahu?
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump is trying to capitalize on tensions between President Biden and Israel's leader. But Trump has his own controversial remarks about Jews and Israel to contend with.
How a Washington state woman narrowly avoided a mountain lion attack
by Angela King
A Washington State woman narrowly survived a harrowing attack by a mountain lion. She and four friends fought off the animal for nearly an hour while biking near a forest
Uninterested in basketball? What about 'Taco Madness'?
At the same time basketball teams are vying to end up in the Final Four, so are LA taquerias, as part of the annual "Taco Madness" competition.
Comedian Kevin Hart gets Mark Twain Prize
by Elizabeth Blair
Comedian, writer and producer Kevin Hart received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at a star-studded event last night at the Kennedy Center.