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System of a Down's Serj Tankian on his memoir, why a new album hasn't come since 2005
System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005.
An Army reservist suspected in Maine's mass shootings remains at large
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine about gun laws, and the killings of 18 people in mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.
Atlas is the first Atlanta restaurant to earn a Michelin Star
by Orlando Montoya
Atlanta this week joined a handful of U.S. cities that have a restaurant included in the coveted Michelin dining guide, but it comes at a cost.
Morning news brief
European countries call for humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Manhunt intensifies for suspected Maine mass shooter. There's major destruction in Acapulco after Hurricane Otis.
Now that Rep. Mike Johnson is House speaker, what's that mean for Louisiana?
The election of Mike Johnson to House speaker means two Louisianans hold two of the top spots in House leadership. That could mean issues important to the state could get more attention in Congress.
7-game World Series matchup starts in Texas — Rangers meet Arizona Diamondbacks
by Toluwani Osibamowo
The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks began the season with dim prospects for making the playoffs. Now both are in the World Series, and the first game begins Friday night.
A suspect is still at large after 2 mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine
by Patty Wight
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said at a Thursday press conference that 18 people were killed and another 13 injured in the shootings. Authorities are searching for a man who is considered a suspect.
The U.S. economy is humming. So why are Americans so grumpy about it?
Rising interest rates haven't slowed the economy. GDP numbers out Thursday show the economy grew more than twice as fast in July, August and September as in the previous quarter.
Can Democrats work with new House speaker, who voted against certifying the election?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to John Lawrence, former chief of staff to then House speaker Nancy Pelosi, about Democrats' plans for working with the new House Speaker Mike Johnson.
N.C. lawmakers approve redistricting maps boosting Republicans in Congress
by Rusty Jacobs
Republicans are set to gain at least three congressional seats, under a new map approved by North Carolina lawmakers.
Morning news brief
There's been a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Gaza is about out of food, water, medical supplies — and now fuel. House Republicans have elected Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker of the House.
Search continues for a person of interest in a pair of mass shootings in Maine
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jason Levesque, mayor of Auburn, about the shootings in nearby Lewiston. He's taken on the job of reuniting families with loved ones at Auburn Middle School.
The UAW and Ford reach a tentative deal on a new contract to end auto strike
The United Auto Workers and Ford have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that the union describes as historic. The deal still has to be ratified by the 57,000 UAW members at Ford.