Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
New recording of a tragedy in Swannanoa happens as area recovers from hurricane
Purely coincidentally, Americana musician Rhiannon Giddens' new single, “Swannanoa Tunnel,” was released shortly after Hurricane Helene practically leveled the region around Swannanoa, N.C.
More women who’ve been denied abortions are going public with their stories
Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are telling their stories — and that could impact the upcoming election:
U.N. officials and rights groups warn Israel may seek to starve north Gaza
United Nations aid officials and Israeli human rights groups say Israel’s latest offensive in north Gaza forces residents to choose between leaving or starving. Israel allowed in food after Vice President Harris showed concern.
VP Harris is spending a lot of time courting Black voters -- specifically men
Vice President Harris is racing to shore up support and turnout from Black male voters with new promises and a high-profile radio town hall.
Gordon Sondland testified against Donald Trump. Why does he plan to vote for him?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gordon Sondland, a Republican donor and former ambassador to the European Union during the Trump administration, about why he's again supporting the former president.
Activist who inspired Fair Pay Act, Lilly Ledbetter, dies at 86
A trailblazer of gender pay equity, Lilly Ledbetter has died. Her legal fight against a former employer brought attention to the issue, and paved the way for the Fair Pay Act of 2009.
Tensions between Canada and India have escalated dramatically
The Canadian government has expelled six diplomats in response to alleged criminal activities by Indian government agents. Canadian officials link the agents to homicides and acts of violence.
Real-estate marketplace Zillow to show climate risk data on home listings
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with "Washington Post" business reporter Hannah Ziegler about a new feature on Zillow that will include climate risk ratings for new home listings.
Farmers blame delays by U.S. Postal Service for birds dying during shipments
For more than a century, the United States Postal Service has shipped baby birds through the mail. Breeders, hatcheries and customers blame postal slowdowns and delays for birds now dying in transit.
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Israel considers a plan involving moving civilians from northern Gaza. Vice President Harris pushes to court Black voters -- specifically men. Zillow will now show climate risk data on home listings.
Songs That Move You: 'Ojalá Que Llueva Café' by Juan Luis Guerra
Alt.Latino has a new story in its series, Songs That Move You. Listener Claudia Cruz is reminded about Afro-Caribbean New York City in the 1980s.