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Former president Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
by Luke Garrett
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.
An Ohio manufacturing company has found success with a 4-day workweek
by Andrea Hsu
A global four-day work week trial has yielded success stories, including from one small manufacturing company in Willoughby, Ohio, which has no plans to revert back to its old ways.
U.S. has a lot of questions about Israel's potential invasion of Gaza
When it comes to attacking Hamas, the U.S. says it supports Israel but has a lot of questions about how it's going about it.
Most Americans say schools should do active shooter drills, but disagree on approach
by Sequoia Carrillo
Americans agree students should be prepared for school shootings, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds they differ in how to approach the issue.
'The House of Doors' by Tan Twan Eng explores frustrated love on a diverse island
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Tan Twan Eng about his latest book, The House of Doors, a decade shifting novel delving into tragedy, cultural dissonance and memory loss.
Oil companies challenge Biden's proposal to scale back drilling in western states
by Kirk Siegler
The Biden administration is proposing sweeping reforms to where new drilling can occur on federal land. Oil companies say they're draconian and will do little to address climate change.
Hollywood studios and SAG-AFTRA to return to contract negotiations after 2 week pause
by Mandalit del Barco
Talks between Hollywood studios and the performers union, SAG-AFTRA, are resuming after breaking down two weeks ago. At issue is a revenue sharing proposal that the studios say is a "bridge too far."
Voters in Argentina back its ruling party's candidate in presidential elections
by Carrie Kahn
The ruling party in Argentina did surprisingly well in this weekend's presidential election, coming in first despite facing the worst economy in decades.
A stranger gave this woman the mom hug she needed while dealing with cancer
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Katie Ortman Doble recounts how a stranger supported her after a rare cancer diagnosis.
Mistakes made in the wake of 9/11 could serve as cautionary tales for Israel
by Quil Lawrence
In Israel, President Biden warned that the U.S. made mistakes in its reaction to the 9/11 attacks. Diplomats and military planners from Iraq and Afghanistan explain what that warning means in Gaza.
Jordan's precarious situation amid the Israel-Hamas conflict
by Jane Arraf
The conflict between Israel and Hamas is putting neighboring Jordan in a precarious position — in a country already suffering an economic downturn and widespread discontent.
What new analysis shows about the Gaza hospital explosion
by Geoff Brumfiel
New analysis sheds some light on what happened after a horrific explosion at the Al Ahli Hospital last week. But many questions remain.
Many farmers are feeling powerless against deer causing damage
by Sofi Gratas
Deer are becoming a growing problem for agriculture in the South. They eat up valuable crops and there's little farmers can do to keep them out their fields.