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The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal and attacks on Rafah
by Michele Kelemen
It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed to continue operation in Rafah.
Encore: Bette Midler discusses her children's book, 'The Tale Of The Mandarin Duck'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bette Midler about her children's book, The Tale of the Mandarin Duck.
'Trigger laws' are abortion bans ready to go if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned
by Sarah McCammon
More than 20 states have "trigger laws," which will ban or severely restrict abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Other states are taking steps to protect abortion rights through legislation.
Former Sen. Bob Dole, who fought for disability rights, has died
by Frank Morris
Bob Dole was a hero for disability rights advocates, especially those who remember the days before the Americans with Disabilities Act, and his role in getting that landmark legislation passed.
DOJ is suing Texas, saying its redistricting plans put some voters at a disadvantage
by Carrie Johnson
The Justice Department is suing Texas over its redistricting plans, saying the state is disadvantaging the Latino and Black voters responsible for most growth in the population over the last decade.
A small lineage of artisans is reviving the ancient art of pigeon whistles in Beijing
by Emily Feng
For centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their pet pigeons in China. The art of making pigeon whistles almost faded away in Beijing, but a small group of artisans is bringing it back.
Trump has backed former Sen. David Perdue for Georgia governor
by Domenico Montanaro
Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue has launched a bid for governor, challenging sitting Gov. Brian Kemp in the GOP primary with the ultimate aim of defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Russia is gathering more than 94,000 troops near Ukraine as fears of an invasion rise
Russia is amassing more than 94,000 troops at the Ukrainian border in what officials in Ukraine call a "large-scale escalation" from Russia that is expected to take place in January.
Everyday people can buy a house with cash with this new type of loan
by Chris Arnold
A new breed of lenders are helping everyday people make cash offers to buy houses. Cash offers carry clout and sellers are more likely to accept them over offers from people who need a mortgage.
New York City will have the nation's 1st vaccine mandate for private sector employers
by Quil Lawrence
New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio has announced what he called a "pre-emptive strike" before the winter — a vaccine mandate for private sector employers.
Afghanistan is struggling without aid, but unfreezing funds to the country is tricky
by Jackie Northam
Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis. It had been relying on foreign aid, much of which has been cut since the Taliban took over in August. There are now shortages of money, food and health care.
Biden is set to have a video call with Putin on Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden is having a video call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern about Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border.