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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.
Government regulators express concern as pension fund managers dip into crypto
by Wailin Wong
Should retirement funds invest in risky assets like crypto? It's reminiscent of an earlier debate, one that involved a fledgling venture capital industry and something known as the prudent man rule.
When kids yell "'Alexa, play poop,' you'll hear these songs
If you have a smart speaker and small children in the same household, you might be surprised to find what plays when they inevitably yell, "Alexa, play poop."
Blinken announces more security aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday to announce more security aid to Ukraine.
He was also there to signal support as Ukraine tries to push back Russian forces.
He was also there to signal support as Ukraine tries to push back Russian forces.
The Army's recruiting is falling short, so now it's taking a different approach
by Jay Price
The Army is thousands of enlistees short for the recruiting year ending in September, so it is trying something else: prep courses for written test scores and weight loss programs to make the grade.
Homelessness is on the rise in LA, but pandemic aid helped prevent a larger increase
by Anna Scott
Homelessness is on the rise in L.A. Numbers from the new Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count were released Thursday. Officials say pandemic aid prevented the unhoused population from being even larger.
City official arrested in stabbing death of Las Vegas investigative journalist
by Martin Kaste
Las Vegas police say DNA evidence and video helped lead to the arrest Wednesday of the Clark County public administrator for the killing of an investigative journalist there.
Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon indicted on New York state charges
by Andrea Bernstein
Steve Bannon, who managed Trump's 2016 campaign and served his administration, surrendered Thursday on charges that he laundered money by diverting funds donated to the We Build the Wall organization.
Royal commentator on what comes next following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Richard Fitzwilliams, a longtime royal watcher and commentator, about the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and what comes next after her death on Thursday.
Bernard Shaw, longtime former news anchor, dies at 82
Bernard Shaw, the pioneering Black journalist who served as CNN's chief anchor for 20 years, died on Wednesday from pneumonia. He was 82.
Trans students say they are nervous to go to school under anti-trans legislation
by Michaela Winberg
A record-breaking number of anti-trans bills have been introduced across the country, many of them targeting trans children. Trans students say they are nervous to go to school under these conditions.
Thousands of dead fish are covering Bay Area beaches after red tide hits region
by Lesley McClurg
Thousands of dead fish are washing up on the shores of the San Francisco Bay area. Scientists say the red tide causing the fish kill is likely driven by climate change and human wastewater runoff.