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A proposal for a massive grain export terminal in Louisiana has run into trouble

5:13am October 26, 2023

by John Burnett

A Black community on a historic bend of the Mississippi River is seeing small victories in its two-year struggle to block the construction of a massive grain terminal.

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When Israeli-Palestinian conflicts erupt, threats against U.S. Jews and Muslims surge

5:13am October 26, 2023

Surges in religious hate crimes in the U.S. historically follow conflicts between Israel and Palestinians. Extremism experts say the latest outbreak of U.S. violence may have more profound effects.

Protesters demonstrate against the Israeli military operations in Gaza during a rally in front of the White House on Oct. 20.

How is the Mideast crisis affecting you in the U.S.? We want to hear from you

5:03am October 26, 2023

How is the current conflict between Israel and Hamas affecting your day to day life in the U.S.? What are you doing that's helping you to cope? Share your thoughts, and we may follow up for a story.

A new graduate jumps into the classroom to teach.

This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?

5:00am October 26, 2023

by Kavitha Cardoza

State and federal governments have made hundreds of millions of dollars available to pay for Grow Your Own teacher programs. But researchers say it's unclear whether they actually work.

A United States Postal Service mailbox stands along Bonnie Brae Boulevard Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in southeast Denver.

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U.S. Postal Service touts crackdown on postal crime with hundreds of arrests

1:23am October 26, 2023

by The Associated Press

Law enforcement officials have made more than 600 arrests since May in a crackdown launched to address crime, the Postal Service announced Wednesday.

In this video image, an unidentified man points a gun while entering Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday.

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Police identify person of interest in mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine

11:20pm October 25, 2023

by NPR Staff

A shelter-in-place order remains in place for Androscoggin County, Maine, as authorities search for the suspect in Wednesday's shootings.

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California wants to limit the vegetation within 5 feet of a house to reduce fire risk

10:05pm October 25, 2023

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.

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Some police stations are using dogs to help victims and officers with trauma

10:05pm October 25, 2023

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.

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How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right

7:25pm October 25, 2023

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.

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Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats

6:42pm October 25, 2023

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.

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