Indiana's cellphone ban means less school drama. But students miss their headphones
Weeks into a new school year, students miss being able to listen to music, but teachers say the cellphone ban is making their jobs easier.
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Listen to NPR's live coverage of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast
NPR will offer live coverage, including live updates online, of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast on Tuesday. Tune in to NPR's live on-air coverage starting at 9 p.m. ET.
The Harris campaign takes its attacks against Trump over abortion on the road
While former President Donald Trump tries to moderate his message on abortion, Vice President Harris’ campaign is warning voters that another Trump administration would threaten access to reproductive healthcare.
Winter crabbing strained Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population. It may soon resume
After a 16-year prohibition, a group of Virginia watermen voted to reinstate winter crab dredging. Many argue the decision puts the blue crab’s fragile population in jeopardy.
Harris and Trump will share the stage for the first time at the presidential debate
A lot of Americans are expected to be listening and watching Tuesday night's debate. While most voter's minds are already made up, some are still looking for a reason to back one side or the other.
With artificial intelligence part of mix, Apple unveils the iPhone 16
Apple has unveiled a new generation of its flagship product the iPhone. The launch marks the company’s boldest step toward integrating generative AI into their phones.
Play Planet Money's Bingo — the presidential debate edition
The Planet Money team explains economic terms that are likely to come up in the Harris-Trump presidential debate, and they invites listeners to play debate bingo at npr.org/bingo.
Big Lots is closing stores and filing for bankruptcy
The U.S. discount retail chain said its customers will still be able to earn and redeem rewards, as well as use gift cards and store credit cards.
Dozens killed from an Israeli strike in a Gaza humanitarian zone, Palestinians say
Tuesday's strike was among the deadliest strikes yet in a sprawl of crowded tent camps along the Gaza coast that Israel designated as a humanitarian zone for hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Bodycam footage shows Miami-Dade Police forcibly handling Dolphins star Tyreek Hill
Less than a minute after the first words were exchanged between officers and Hill, an officer roughly pulled Hill from the car and forced him to the ground. Hill was cited for careless driving.