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This boss vowed to help his workers with child care. It hasn't been easy
by Andrea Hsu
Child care continues to vex working parents. In Wisconsin, the CEO of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been trying — and struggling — to make a difference.
America's Second City has come in first for an honor it might not want: rats
Pest control company Orkin says Chicago earned the top spot on its annual list of America's "rattiest" cities — beating out Los Angeles and New York, which came in second and third respectively.
Rock star Bret Michaels has a new best friend: Bret Michaels, a 6-year-old husky
The frontman for Poison learned about his namesake after the Nebraska Humane Society shared a post about how the dog saved a rescue kitten's life with a blood donation. Michaels is adopting the dog.
Can Rep. Mike Johnson get elected by the full House to take the gavel as speaker?
House Republicans tapped Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as their nominee for speaker. A vote on Wednesday will determine if the fourth time to elect a nominee as speaker will be the charm.
Missing out on the World Series stings for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies
by Cory Sharber
After a roller-coaster season with injuries and a late resurgence, the Phillies ultimately fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Tuesday night.
Israeli forces are expected to go into Gaza. What does the operation look like?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to the former head of the U.S. Central Command, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, about possible Israeli objectives and strategies for a ground offensive in Gaza.
The eye of Hurricane Otis makes landfall near Mexico's Acapulco
Otis slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane early Wednesday, bringing 165 mph winds and heavy rain to Acapulco and surrounding towns.
Post 'Dobbs' Supreme Court case, more people are traveling to get an abortion
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
#WeCount, the Society for Family Planning's ongoing tally of abortions in the U.S., indicates the abortion rate has remained relatively steady, but people are traveling to get the procedure.
How will the dysfunctional race for House speaker affect next year's elections?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to former Ohio Congressman Steven Stivers about the stakes for next year's elections.