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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.
Scientists Find Proof Early Humans Could Control Fire Temperature In Tempering Tools
Early humans may have controlled fire temperature in tempering their stone tools, according to an analysis of 300,000-year-old artifacts found in a cave in Israel.
Supreme Court Opens A New Term Amid A Push For Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation
by Nina Totenberg
The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg, looms over the Supreme Court as it began a new term Monday.
Medical Residents To Receive Education On Health Effects Of Climate Change
by Ben Paviour
Few medical residents learn about the health effects of climate change. Now as wildfires sweep the West and hurricanes flood the Gulf Coast, the first published guidelines offer a way to start.
Governor And De Blasio Split On Approach To Curbing Coronavirus Spread
by Quil Lawrence
New York's governor has overruled some of Mayor Bill de Blasio's plans for combating the coronavirus. The two disagree over allowing businesses in some neighborhoods to keep operating as cases rise.
There Is An Outbreak At The White House. Could It Have Been Prevented?
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
White House officials have in some instances violated public health guidelines for the coronavirus. NPR discusses what would have happened if guidelines were followed.
What Is Political Messaging Around Affordable Care Act This Election Year?
by Martha Bebinger
Health care is taking a bigger role in down-ballot races this fall, especially as the Supreme Court is set to hear another case that could determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
Former CIA Director On National Security Implications Of Trump's Health
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former CIA Director John Brennan about the national security and continuity of government issues related to President Trump's hospitalization.
How Movie Theaters Are Surviving The Pandemic
by Bob Mondello
Since the coronavirus shut down movie screens across the U.S., the film industry has tried many strategies for rebooting cinemas. Theater owners discuss what's working and what isn't.
Coronavirus, Scandal Roil Senate Race in North Carolina
by Jeff Tiberii
The Senate race in North Carolina has been rocked by one candidate testing positive for the coronavirus and his opponent admitting he sent suggestive texts to a woman who isn't his wife.
Social Media Platforms Say Wishing Death To Others Violates Policies
by Bobby Allyn
Social media companies say users wishing President Trump would die from the coronavirus violates policies against wishing harm on another person. But many, especially women, ask, "Since when?"