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4 people died and hundreds injured when tornadoes spun across Oklahoma
by Anna Pope
Clean-up is underway after a series of deadly tornadoes ripped across the state over the weekend. The storms shattered homes and businesses, leaving a long recovery ahead.
Iran faces pressure for its treatment of women. The president's wife defends it
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, about why Iran's ruling establishment won't compromise on compulsory headscarves.
Morocco quake survivors face futures in encampments without plumbing, electricity
by Eleanor Beardsley
Survivors of the Morocco earthquake grapple with the prospect of long stays in tent cities.
Economists wonder what impact a government shutdown would have on the economy
Without a deal on Capitol Hill, current spending laws expire on Sept. 30. Ahead of a potential government shutdown, Wall Street is gaming out what it could mean for the U.S. economy.
Morning news brief
Striking Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios. If the government shuts down, what impact would that have on the economy? One in four inmate deaths happens in the same federal prison.
The U.S. government will send up to 4 free COVID tests to anyone who requests them
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O'Connell about giving away free COVID tests again, and issuing grants for U.S. test manufacturers.
Why 1 in 4 inmate deaths happens in the same federal prison in North Carolina
A quarter of federal inmate deaths occur at North Carolina's Butner prison complex. Some federal inmates only arrived at its medical facility after waiting months or even years for care elsewhere.
Is it true that taking a dip in freezing cold water has health benefits?
by Will Stone
Lots of people are touting the benefits of cold water immersion but is there research to back up these claims? We check with scientists.
Coach Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes suffer their first defeat of the season
Colorado has been the talk of college football, but they were beat by the Oregon Ducks 42-6. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post columnist Kevin Blackistone, who appears regularly on ESPN.
Migrants and borders are major issues in Poland's upcoming election
by Rob Schmitz
Poland's precarious position next to Russian ally Belarus makes the issues more complex. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 23, 2023.)
Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges
A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Menendez and his wife of engaging in "a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen."