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India's six-week long elections started today
by Diaa Hadid
Nearly a billion people start going to the polls in India Friday, as the worlds largest democracy starts its mammoth election.
Advocates are in D.C. to make the case that freeing hostages should be top priority
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Noam Peri, daughter of one of the hostages taken by Hamas, and human rights advocate Irwin Cotler. They're in Washington to make the case to prioritize freeing hostages.
Some police stations are using dogs to help victims and officers with trauma
by Ciara Hulet
Police departments find that keeping specially trained dogs on hand — to comfort crime victims and officers alike — can make a real difference in traumatic situations.
California wants to limit the vegetation within 5 feet of a house to reduce fire risk
by Lauren Sommer
Following years of devastating wildfires in California, the state is drafting stricter rules for vegetation and landscaping in fire-prone areas. Public pushback is expected to be intense.
How Osage people stepped in to be sure 'Killers of the Flower Moon' got things right
by Allison Herrera
The new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the Osage murders it depicts. But with input from the community, it also celebrates Osage culture.
Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
by Deepa Shivaram
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.
Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Freyja Steingrímsdóttir, the communications director for the Icelandic Federation of Public Workers. The union helped organize a strike to protest gender inequality.
Remembering pioneering female rock DJ Dusty Street
by Elizabeth Blair
One of the first female rock DJs Dusty Street passed away recently. She was outspoken about the corporatization of music radio which ultimately lead to her being laid off from KROQ.
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson has been elected speaker of the House
by Susan Davis
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson, a relatively unknown member of the House GOP conference, has been elected Speaker of the House.