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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
Chesapeake, Va. Walmart employee shot and killed six people and himself
by Sarah McCammon
People in Chesapeake, Va. woke up Wednesday morning to the news that a local Walmart employee shot and killed six people and himself, according to police. The community lost its sense of security.
Small towns are passing local laws banning abortions post-Roe V. Wade
by Elizabeth Rembert
A small number of cities and towns across the U.S. have passed local laws banning abortions within their borders. It's a growing effort following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
How productive a divided government can be
NPR takes a look at what the new Congress means for progress on House Republican priorities and Biden's legislative agenda. How productive can a divided government be?
Five African teams qualified for the World Cup, but when will one win?
by Mpho Lakaje
Five African teams qualified for the World Cup. They have the talent, but when will an African side win the gold trophy?
Some say a protest could worsen a delay in Apple's latest iPhone production
by John Ruwitch
China's strict "zero Covid" policy has been blamed for a delay in Apple's latest iPhone production. A protest over a pay dispute in the world's largest iPhone plant could worsen the situation.
Ukraine says its energy system is teetering after Russian attack
by Greg Myre
Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system Wednesday, which is part of a continued effort that escalated Oct. 10. Ukrainian officials warn the energy system is teetering as the country enters winter.
U.K. Supreme Court rules that Scotland can't hold an independence referendum
by Willem Marx
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish government cannot hold a referendum for independence without the U.K. government's approval.
The Big Burn podcast explores the history and state of wildfire management today
by Jacob Margolis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with LAist Studios Science Reporter Jacob Margolis about his exploration of wildfires in his new podcast, The Big Burn.
What the recent missile launches from North Korea could mean
by Anthony Kuhn
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with correspondent Anthony Kuhn and then Victor Cha, the Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Adviser, about the latest in North Korea.
Colorado State Rep. says the Club Q shooting shows the impact of anti-LGBTQ actions
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Colorado State Representative Brianna Titone about the anti-LGBTQ actions and rhetoric she's seen in the state.
What the recent missile launches from North Korea could mean
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Victor Cha, the Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Adviser, about the latest in North Korea.