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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
by Meg Anderson
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
NBA stars will be back in action as the league begins its 2022-23 season
Sixers vs. Celtics and Lakers vs. Warriors — marks the opening of the NBA season Tuesday night. NPR's A Martínez talks to Dave Zirin, sports columnist for The Nation, about what we need to know.
U.N. debates whether an international force is needed to open up aid routes in Haiti
Haiti is "spiralling out of control" according to the United Nations secretary-general. So how can the U.N. help and will it involve military intervention?
What's the future of Britain's prime minister after her economic plan is rejected?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rainbow Murray, politics professor at Queen Mary University of London, about the economic and political upheaval in the U.K., and the future of Prime Minister Liz Truss.
It's been a pretty contentious debate season for Senate midterm races
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Monday night in Ohio, Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan meets his Republican challenger, author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance, on the debate stage. It's their second and final encounter.
U.S. to send Ukraine more air defense systems after Russia stepped missile attacks
NPR's A Martinez talks to John Kirby, White House national security coordinator for Strategic Communications, about the Russian bombardments, and expedited U.S. shipments of weapons and equipment.
After GOP challenges, many borrowers say their loans don't qualify for relief
by Cory Turner
We hear the voices of federal student loan borrowers who were recently, and without notice, excluded from President Biden's student debt relief plan.
The Communist Party congress will set the tone for China's next 5 years
China's ruling Communist Party is holding its congress, which happens every five years, with leader Xi Jinping widely expected to secure a third term.
Angered by racist comments, Oaxacan immigrants march to Los Angeles City Hall
by Adrian Florido
The protesters were upset over racist comments that the former president of the council made. Nurry Martinez has resigned, but protesters want the other two on the leaked audio to step down too.
A pair of vintage Levi's jeans has sold at auction for more than $87,000
Michael Harris found the jeans from the 1880s in an abandoned mine. His title is denim archaeologist. According to one of the buyers, the Levi's are still in good enough condition to be worn.
News brief: China's priorities, Senate candidates debate, student debt relief
China reveals its priorities. Biden-bashing crosses the aisle in Senate debates. And Biden's student loan forgiveness plan quietly goes live as some of those it was intended to help are shut out.
Mother-daughter bakers create a 6 foot Han Solo sculpture in bread
Remember how the Star Wars character looked at the end of The Empire Strikes Back? He was frozen in carbonite, hands straining to reach out. They did the same thing in bread and call it "Pan Solo."