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Rep. Jim Himes discusses report of 2nd Hegseth Signal chat with attack details
by Steve Inskeep
NPR asks the House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Jim Himes of Connecticut, about a report that Defense Secretary Hegseth shared details of a strike on Houthi rebels in a second Signal chat.
Venezuelans Flood Caracas Streets To Protest Against The Government
Venezuelans fed up with shortages along with triple-digit inflation took to the streets to force the president to allow a referendum on his rule. Renee Montagne talks to Girish Gupta of Reuters.
Trump's Immigration Speech Was Confusing, Sen. Flake Says
Donald Trump has laid out his immigration policy. Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., about Trump's proposals. Flake hasn't endorsed Trump, in part because of his stance on immigration.
Examining The Foreign Policy Outlook Of Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump
Renee Montagne talks foreign policy with Richard Haass, head of the Council on Foreign Relations, about where the two presidential candidates stand on pressing foreign issues of the campaign.
Movie Review: 'The Light Between Oceans'
Steve Inskeep talks to Justin Chang about the new movie: The Light Between Oceans — which is adapted from the novel by M.L. Stedman. Chang reviews movies for the Los Angeles Times.
Latest Jobs Report To Play A Role In Interest Rate Decision
by John Ydstie
The Labor Department releases its August jobs report on Friday. Most economists predict a net increase of 180,000 jobs — a good number that likely will allow the unemployment rate to tick lower.
Georgetown To Offer An Edge In Admissions To Slaves' Descendants
The university is making amends for its past ties to slavery. Renee Montagne talks to Georgetown Professor Marcia Chatelain of the university's Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation.
Florida Reports First Local Mosquitoes With Zika; Bromeliads Removed
by Greg Allen
Mosquitoes trapped on Miami Beach have been found to carry the Zika virus. Crews have been spraying pesticide, and the city has removed bromeliads — plants that are ideal mosquito breeding spots.
Gabon Rocked By Deadly Protests After Opposition Alleges Election Fraud
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
A contested election in the African nation of Gabon that saw the incumbent re-elected, turned violent after the opposition alleged fraud. Government forces met opposition protests with force.
U.S. Presidential Election Interferes With Ratification Of TPP
Steve Inskeep talks to Miriam Sapiro, who helped negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, about why U.S. pacts with Europe and the Pacific Rim are faltering, and why that's a big deal for the U.S.
If You Want More Money, Win The Lottery Or Get An Inheritance
A man in Springfield, Mass., became the third person in the town to win a $1 million in the lottery. The University of New Hampshire also hit the jackpot when an employee left the school $4 million.
Foxboro Extends Stadium Curfew Ahead Of Springsteen Concert
Bruce Springsteen this week set a record for his longest concert ever: 4 hours and 1 minute. Ahead of his concert in Foxboro, Mass., lawmakers voted to extend the curfew from 11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Literary 'It Couple,' Both Best-Selling Authors, Work Side By Side
by Neda Ulaby
Tahereh Mafi and Ransom Riggs married in 2013. The next few weeks will see the release of Tim Burton's adaptation of his book Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and her book Furthermore.