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The diplomatic wrangling that led to a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, reactions to the deal, and how LA and other communities could tighten laws around wildfire safety.
Aide to NY state politicians arrested and charged for working on behalf of China
A key aide to several high-ranking New York Democratic lawmakers has entered a not guilty plea to working on behalf of China. Linda Sun and her husband allegedly accepted millions of dollars from China.
What will Russia's updated doctrine on use of nuclear weapons mean for the West?
Russia is preparing an update to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons. NPR's A Martinez asks Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko what it could mean for the West.
NFL begins Thursday with defending Super Bowl champs Kansas City taking on Baltimore
The new NFL season begins Thursday night. The Kansas City Chiefs seek a third-straight Super Bowl victory and open the season against the Baltimore Ravens.
Hotel worker strike in the U.S. extends into third day
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Steven Hufana in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he works as a prep cook at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Many EV owners are on a constant hunt for a place to charge up
Electric vehicle owners who live in cities often don’t have garages or driveways — so they can’t charge their cars at home. And public chargers are in short supply.
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U.S. presidential campaigns hit the final stretch. Venezuelan courts issue arrest warrant for opposition figure Edmundo González. DirecTV subscribers lose channel access due to contact dispute.
Arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González
An arrest warrant has been issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González, whose claim to a July election victory over the authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was backed by the U.S.
Vermont university funds construction of off-campus apartments to help ease costs
Some students at public universities pay more for housing than they do for tuition. Vermont's flagship university is funding new off-campus apartments to ease the way.
Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle explains how the pardon system works
Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her book "Pardon Power," exploring how the pardon system works and why.