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Morning news brief
by Michel Martin
Israelis protest Netanyahu government after bodies of six hostages recovered. Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics. A look at Harris and Trump plans to tackle high housing costs.
A Saudi-backed league is challenging the status quo of the MMA world
by Ziad Buchh
A league backed by Saudi Arabia — Professional Fighters League — is taking on the Ultimate Fighting Championship — or UFC — in the world of mixed martial arts.
Budget airline Ryanair has found a new way to charge a fee
Travelers can be charged up to $27 to get a digital boarding pass with a random seat assignment. Or, the airline says, they can wait in line to get one printed out for free.
Oklahoma Public Schools aren't required to teach sex ed, so some churches are
by Jillian Taylor
In Oklahoma, some kids get sex education through their church because the state doesn't require the subject to be taught in public schools.
Gazans who fled Northern Gaza say they're running out of places to flee to
Israel's military says it's expanded its Gaza ground offensive and is now targeting Hamas strongholds across the Gaza strip. It's also telling more Gazans to flee some areas in order to avoid strikes.
KISS performed their final concert, but have they reached the end of the road?
"End of of the Road" tour is over and the band is done with live touring. But during an encore, KISS stepped offstage to be replaced by digital avatars. They can rock and roll all night — forever.
What would it take for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks wi Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute about White House efforts to revive talks toward a two-state solution in the Middle East.