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An update on the Israel-Hamas war from the ground in Tel Aviv

5:36pm October 10, 2023

by Leila Fadel

The Israeli military says it has "secured" its border with Gaza and is moving into an offensive that will change the reality in Gaza, which is cut off from fuel, food, water and electricity.

What to know about Republican Rep. Nancy Mace

5:08pm October 10, 2023

by Maayan Schechter

U.S. Rep. Mancy Mace was one of the Republicans who ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. She represents some South Carolina coastal communities where people have mixed feelings about her future in the GOP.

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President Biden leaves Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., after attending Mass on Saturday.

'We stand with Israel,' Biden says as U.S. condemns Hamas attack as 'evil'

5:02pm October 10, 2023

by Tamara Keith

"Like every nation in the world, Israel has the right to respond — indeed has a duty to respond — to these vicious attacks," Biden said at the White House.

Republicans in the paralyzed House hear from two candidates for speaker

4:53pm October 10, 2023

by Deirdre Walsh

House Republicans meet Tuesday to hear from the two declared candidates for speaker of the House. The House is currently paralyzed to act on new bills to express support or sent new aid to Israel.

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper listens as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein speaks at a rally Tuesday at Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.

North Carolina Republicans enact election changes over Democratic governor's vetoes

4:05pm October 10, 2023

by The Associated Press

One law approved by North Carolina Republicans eliminates the governor's power to appoint the State Board of Elections; the other ends a three-day grace period to receive and count absentee ballots.

A photo of Joselle Torres, with Democracy North Carolina, an election and voter advocacy group, speaking at a news conference outside the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023

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North Carolina Republicans enact voting, election boards changes over Democratic governor's vetoes

3:57pm October 10, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies on Tuesday by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Lawsuits attempting to block the new laws are likely as the 2024 elections approach.

Israeli troop reinforcements take position at the border with Gaza in southern Israel on Monday. Social media and messaging apps have been flooded with false and out of context images since fighting started this weekend.

Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza

1:28pm October 10, 2023

by Shannon Bond

"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.

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Left to right: Rosalie Bablak, 86; David Reckless, 88; John Fuller, 81 at Passavant Community Abundant Life Center in Zelienople, Pa., on Sep. 21, 2023.

We spoke to older voters about Trump and Biden's age. We saw 3 recurring themes

10:51am October 10, 2023

In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR talked with seniors about electing a president their age.

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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein

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Stein kicks off 'NC Strong' tour for North Carolina governor, with Cooper as special guest

9:58am October 10, 2023

by Associated Press

North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein is holding his most public campaign event to date, nine months after the Democrat entered the race.

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McCarthy indicates he would serve again as House speaker if he could get the votes

5:09am October 10, 2023

House Republicans plan to hold a forum Tuesday to vet candidates for speaker of the House. A vote for speaker is set for Wednesday. How likely is that Kevin McCarthy could serve as speaker again?