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Bulldogs are prone to health problems. New Hampshire could limit their breeding
by Lauren Sommer
French bulldogs have soared in popularity, but they and other short-nosed dogs often have serious health problems. New Hampshire could be the first state to put health restrictions on breeders.
Financial catastrophe looms as Congress works to address the country's debt ceiling
by Claudia Grisales
The clock is ticking for Congress to address America's debt ceiling that lets the government borrow money to pay its bills. A financial catastrophe may follow if it isn't resolved by early December.
Is there still hope for HBCUs as negotiations continue over Democrat's spending bill?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Lodriguez Murray, United Negro College Fund senior vice president, on recent protests over student housing at HBCUs and where President Biden's pledge to HBCUs stands.
The trial of the Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' organizers is underway
by Odette Yousef
In Charlottesville, Va., the trial of far-right extremists associated with 2017's Unite the Right rally has begun. Experts say the deadly rally helped usher in an era of extremism and radicalization.
Biden issues new rules for international travelers
by Tamara Keith
The Biden administration is lifting its ban on international travelers on Nov. 8. On Monday, it released some of the details of the new rules.
Sudan's military has staged a coup, detaining the prime minister
by Eyder Peralta
There's been an apparent coup in Sudan. The military has seized power, dissolved the government and arrested the prime minister. Two years ago, a revolution ousted longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir.
Rains in California are helping douse wildfires, but present new problems
by Dan Brekke
Northern California is seeing record rainfall. All the water will help reduce wildfire risks and could help alleviate drought conditions, but it also means a risk for debris flows and evacuations.
Puerto Rico is the most vaccinated place in the U.S.
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mónica Feliú-Mójer of Ciencia Puerto Rico on how grassroots organizing and responsible messaging helped Puerto Rico achieve the highest U.S. COVID vaccination rate.
U.S. COVID infection rates have been dropping, but that could change
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Many COVID-19 trendlines are headed in a positive direction in the U.S., but there are lots of unknowns about what will happen this winter as vaccinations still lag behind many other countries.
Barbados elects its 1st president in a step towards shedding its colonial past
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mackie Holder, consulate general of Barbados in New York, about Barbados transitioning to a republic.