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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.
It was great while it lasted: Dead and Company has concluded final tour in California
by Vic Vela
The Grateful Dead's offshoot band, Dead and Company, concluded its final tour in California on Sunday. For fans and vendors who have been following the bands for decades, it's the end of an era.
All 44 homes in a North Carolina subdivision will be required to fly an American flag
by Lisa Worf
The American flag must be flown every day in a new North Carolina subdivision that's being built for people over 55. But can you require patriotism?
Democrats look at the possibility of flipping Ted Cruz's Senate seat in 2024
by Ashley Lopez
Democrats are eyeing some Senate seats they could potentially flip. One of them is in deep-red Texas, where Republican Ted Cruz faces reelection in 2024.
Iran's 'morality police' are again enforcing the country's strict dress code
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House, about how Iran will resume patrolling the streets and enforcing the strict dress code.
Russia halts participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative
by Sydney Lupkin
Russia announced it is suspending participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, as a key bridge linking annexed Crimea to the Russian mainland was attacked again.
Highlight tracks from Palehound's new album
by Marissa Lorusso
NPR music contributor Marissa Lorusso reviews Eye on the Bat, the latest album from indie band Palehound.
Northeast flooding ruins crops, dealing blow to farmers' livelihoods
by Patrick Skahill
Farms along the Connecticut River are experiencing losses from flooding this week. Some farmers who were just days away from harvest now face the prospect of entire crops ruined by contaminated water.