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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas' role in the Hamas-Israel conflict
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Grant Rumley about Mahmoud Abbas and the role of the Palestinian Authority in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' turns 30
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Todd Lookinland, the set builder for The Nightmare Before Christmas, about the film's enduring legacy as a Halloween classic.
Israel PM Netanyahu announces second phase of war against Hamas
by Greg Myre
Israeli troops who fought against Hamas on Oct. 7 prepare for the next battle.
Some Jewish American peace activists pay a personal price for backing ceasefire
by Jasmine Garsd
Jewish Americans who are critical of how Israel and the U.S. are responding to Hamas' attack say they're being ostracized by the mainstream U.S. Jewish community.
The Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love again
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."
A mother gives birth in Gaza
by Elissa Nadworny
A baby is born in Gaza amid abysmal and fast deteriorating hospital conditions
Bertie Bowman, the longest serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92
A remembrance of Bertie Bowman, the longest esrving African American Capitol Hill staffer in history.
Sam Bankman-Fried takes big risk with court testimony
by David Gura
Sam Bankman-Fried is taking the stand in his own defense, in a massive gamble to avoid prison. In the first day of testimony, the disgraced FTX founder sought to pin blame on others.
Economic numbers show Americans are on a spending kick. How long can that keep up?
by Scott Horsley
Americans opened their wallets again in September, spending freely on cars, concert tickets and more. Income didn't keep pace with spending, though, raising questions about how long it can continue.
This popular weight-loss strategy might help with Type 2 diabetes
by Will Stone
Intermittent fasting is popular for weight-loss. A new study finds it might help with diabetes too.