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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.
Gaza bakery that kept making cakes in wartime suffers heavy blow
by Daniel Estrin
After a Gaza baker spoke to NPR about baking cakes for Palestinians seeking joy during war, his bakery's main branch suffered extensive destruction in combat during an Israeli ground incursion.
In Israel, the Jewish holiday of Purim feel less celebratory amid war
by Carrie Kahn
The Jewish carnival holiday of Purim, marking the story of the Book of Esther, carries special resonance this year. A look at the celebration in wartime Israel.
Israel's war in Gaza puts pressure on Ultra-Orthodox community's military exemption
by Jennifer Ludden
Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Jews have broad exemption from military duty. But the expanded war on Hamas has intensified pressure to change that.
My Unsung Hero - Kathryn Fumie
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, after Kathryn Fumie burned her face in a kitchen accident, the EMT on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok.
Indiana bans cellphones in class
Next fall, kids in Indiana public schools will face a general ban on cellphones in classrooms under a law passed overwhelmingly by the legislature.
New podcast investigates the Oreo's little-known origins
The Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. But it was originally a knock-off of another cookie: the Hydrox. A new podcast investigates.
Bronze Age Britain
In modern-day Britain, a well-preserved settlement 3 hours north of London reveals remarkable details about life 3,000 years ago.
The revelations and fallout from the 'Quiet On Set' doc
The docuseries Quiet On Set caused an internet uproar after a former Nickelodeon star came forward with stories of abuse and a toxic workplace. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans talks with Scott Detrow about the fallout from the series.
The picture 'Book That Almost Rhymed' is an adventure in siblinghood
A new children's book from Omer Abed and Hatem Aly explores the complicated — and loving — dynamics between older and younger siblings.
Two recent case of violence showcase the realities LGBTQ people face
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Kris Tassone from the National Center For Transgender Equality about how two recent cases of violence against trans people illustrate the realities LGBTQ people face.
Trump's big bond deadline
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Domenico Montanaro and law professor Kim Wehle about former President Trump having to come up with a bond totaling about half a billion dollars.