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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
The latest on the manhunt for the Maine mass shooting suspect
by Martin Kaste
The Maine mass shooting suspect is still at-large. Army reservist Robert Card was taken for a mental health evaluation this summer after military officials became concerned about his behavior.
The challenges that lie ahead for new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
by Claudia Grisales
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., faces immediate political challenges, both within his party and in passing legislation that must be passed by a Senate run by Democrats.
Advocates are in D.C. to make the case that freeing hostages should be top priority
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Noam Peri, daughter of one of the hostages taken by Hamas, and human rights advocate Irwin Cotler. They're in Washington to make the case to prioritize freeing hostages.
California wants to limit the vegetation within 5 feet of a house to reduce fire risk
by Lauren Sommer
Following years of devastating wildfires in California, the state is drafting stricter rules for vegetation and landscaping in fire-prone areas. Public pushback is expected to be intense.
Some police stations are using dogs to help victims and officers with trauma
by Ciara Hulet
Police departments find that keeping specially trained dogs on hand — to comfort crime victims and officers alike — can make a real difference in traumatic situations.
How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right
by Allison Herrera
The new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the Osage murders it depicts. But with input from the community, it also celebrates Osage culture.
Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
by Deepa Shivaram
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.
Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Freyja Steingrímsdóttir, the communications director for the Icelandic Federation of Public Workers. The union helped organize a strike to protest gender inequality.
Remembering pioneering female rock DJ Dusty Street
by Elizabeth Blair
One of the first female rock DJs Dusty Street passed away recently. She was outspoken about the corporatization of music radio which ultimately lead to her being laid off from KROQ.