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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.
George Tyndall, former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, found dead
The former USC gynecologist, who was accused of sexual misconduct by hundreds of women, has died. He was set to stand trial next year on sex crimes related to a smaller subset of 16 former patients.
The Israel-Hamas war tests mission of two leaders of interfaith dialogue
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Aziza Hasan, executive director of NewGround, and Alyson Freedman, member of Sisterhood Salaam Shalom, about the impact of the war between Israel and Hamas.
NSC spokesperson John Kirby on Israel-Hamas war
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with John Kirby, President Biden's spokesman on the National Security Council, about the U.S. role in the war between Israel and Gaza.
Patrick Stewart says his time on 'Star Trek' felt like a ministry
by Rachel Martin
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart talks about his time on Star Trek and supernatural experiences that have shaped his spirituality.
Philadelphia Phillies bring good vibes to MLB playoffs
As the next round of Major League Baseball playoffs begins, no team appears to be having more fun than the Philadelphia Phillies.
Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts to contain Middle East conflict
by Michele Kelemen
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Michele Kelemen about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to the Middle East in the midst of war between Israel and Hamas.
These 5 big purchases can save energy — and money — at home
by Jeff Brady
To live a more climate-friendly life, invest in home appliances that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. NPR's Life Kit offers a few energy-saving solutions to consider.
California bans 'excited delirium' term as a cause of death
by Martin Kaste
Last week, California became the first state to ban the use of "excited delirium" as an official cause of death. The medical term has long been controversial when it comes to policing.
How generational trauma among Israelis and Palestinians fuels the cycles of violence
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Arwa Damon, former international foreign correspondent for CNN, about the impact of trauma on Israelis and Palestinians as a result of successive eruptions of violence.
New children's book gets kids to grasp the vastness of the universe
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Noelia González the author of the children's book Glow, A Family Guide to the Night Sky and the host of NASA's Spanish language podcast Universo Curioso de la NASA.
Jim Jordan tapped as Republican House speaker nominee
by Susan Davis
House Republicans' latest nominee for speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan seems far short of the required number of votes — and it's unclear he has a path forward.
An eclipse chaser catches the 'ring of fire' event in New Mexico
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with David Baron, who viewed Saturday's "Ring of Fire" eclipse from the badlands of New Mexico, about why he travels the world to view these celestial phenomena.