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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
The hit Netflix series 'Squid Game' inspires Halloween costumes
Online retailers are getting slammed with requests. But even if you pay for expedited shipping, some shops still may not be able to guarantee a delivery by Halloween.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden resigns after reports of derogatory language in emails
Gruden resigned following news reports that he used derogatory language in emails dating back to 2011. The emails surfaced during a probe into workplace misconduct at the Washington Football Club.
NFL locker room sandwiches lead to a debate over the perfect PB&J ratio
A weather delay Sunday night during a football game touches off a heated debate over what makes a perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
3 U.S.-based economists win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics
Their work drew conclusions from unintended experiments, or so-called natural experiments — real events or policy changes that can be studied empirically to answer important questions in society.
U.S. businesses are taking account of Biden's trade policy on China
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Texas business owner Tiffany Williams, she's a co-owner of the Luggage Shop of Lubbock, about the impact of the Biden administration's trade strategy with China.
As the GOP prepares for midterms, they welcome Trump with open arms
NPR's A Martínez talks to Amanda Carpenter, director of the Republicans for Voting Rights, about former president Trump, who was at a rally in Iowa, flanked by some of the biggest names in the GOP.
China and Taiwan claim Oct. 10 as a political holiday but for different reasons
by Emily Feng
Tensions between China and Taiwan are once again on display. Over the weekend, both celebrated Oct. 10, or Double Ten Day. The two nations have different reasons for marking the date.
Early results in Iraq show record low election turnout
Most Iraqis don't expect Sunday's parliamentary elections will bring much change to a leaderships blamed for corruption and mismanagement, but some voters still thought it was important to be counted.
It is expected to be a big week regarding vaccination booster news
The FDA will review booster data from Moderna and J&J. A preview of what to expect from the FDA this week, and how vaccines are still holding up despite waning immunity.
Native American tribes push to get Biden's infrastructure bill passed
by Kirk Siegler
Marking Indigenous Peoples' Day, tribes are calling on Congress to swiftly pass the infrastructure bill — which they say would begin to address historical inequities in Indian Country.
Why 2021's college sophomores are the new freshman
by Elissa Nadworny
With so many colleges going virtual last year, many sophomores are on campus for the first time. But it's different — a lot still feel like freshman. Colleges set up programs to get them caught up.
What Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans
President Biden made it official, proclaiming Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday, shared with Columbus Day. For Dr. Susan Faircloth, it is much more than the Monday of a three-day weekend.