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Senate appears set to approve $95 billion in foreign aid
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate is expected advance a foreign aid package including money for Ukraine and Israel.
'Star Trek' legend William Shatner actually visited space. It moved him deeply.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor William Shatner, best known for starring in Star Trek, about actually visiting space in 2021.
Author Francesca Royster on her new book, "Black Country Music"
NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Francesca Royster about her new book, "Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions" which explores the history and future of Black country music.
Factory employment is back to pre-pandemic levels, but will it continue to rebound?
U.S. factories ramped up production, adding 22-thousand workers in September. Factory employment is back to pre-pandemic levels, but it's not likely to rebound to what it was in the last century.
The GOP thinks inflation and gas prices could be winning issues in Calif. district
by Marisa Lagos
In California's Latino-majority 22nd congressional district, inflation and gas prices are big concerns. The GOP thinks those could be winning issues in the district.
California's gas prices top $6 a gallon in October
by Raquel Maria Dillon
California's gas prices, well above the national average, have gone into overdrive, topping $6 a gallon in October. Why is gas so expensive in a state that's synonymous with the automobile?
How abortion is affecting midterm elections
As Republicans seek to win control of Congress, Democrats are doubling down on abortion. They are hoping that outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade will turn the tide in their favor.
There's a family separation crisis in Massachusetts, and hearings are being delayed
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mother Jones reporter Julia Lurie about her reporting on the family separation crisis in Massachusetts.
Biden administration plans to release 15 million barrels from U.S. oil reserves
President Biden is set to announce Wednesday that the U.S. plans to draw 15 million barrels of oil out of its strategic stockpiles in December.
Kidnapping investigation raises new questions about reports of missing Black women
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Sorrell, the founder and executive editor of the Kansas City Defender, about a man accused of kidnapping and assault, following reports of missing Black women.
Black vets were excluded from GI bill benefits — a bill in congress aims to fix that
by Quil Lawrence
In 1944, the GI Bill lifted a generation into the middle class — but excluded Black vets who served their country at war and came home to segregation. A bill in Congress aims to fix that.
Concerns grow after an Iranian competitive climber competes without a hijab
by Peter Kenyon
Concerns are growing about an Iranian competitive climber who left South Korea after competing in a climbing event without wearing the mandatory hijab.