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Latest on the conflict between Iran and Israel, suspect in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and spouse faces murder charges, Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members reach $7.4 billion opioid settlement.
Sinn Fein is poised to become the 1st Irish nationalist party to lead the government
The votes are still being counted but if the party wins, it would mark a major milestone that could pave the way for Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom.
A ruling is expected soon in a bankruptcy case involving the Boy Scouts of America
Thousands of former scouts who were sexually abused are expecting to share in a settlement worth billions of dollars.
The European Union is taking aim at Russia's main revenue source: oil
With the European Union countries vowing to stop buying Russian oil, India and China might get some more crude for a discount, but it is not going to make up the lost profits for Russia.
NPR Politics Podcast: The history of abortion rights in the U.S.
In September, the NPR Politics Podcast put together an episode on the U.S. history of abortion rights. Given the leaked Supreme Court draft decision, it provides some helpful context for this moment.
Demands grow for a white officer in Michigan to be charged in Black motorist's death
Activists are calling for charges against Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya following a scuffle after a traffic stop.
Dartmouth returns the papers of an 18th century Mohegan scholar to the tribe
Samson Occom was sent to Europe to raise funds for a school for Native American students, but the money was diverted to found Dartmouth College. Now a step toward reconciliation.
Abortion law could soon be in the hands of states — creating new issues
NPR's A Martinez speaks with NYU Professor of Law Melissa Murray about efforts in some state by lawmakers to keep patients from seeking abortion care across state lines, and other issues.
The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children
Children in Ukraine are among the most at risk as Russia's army continues to attack with ground troops and artillery. We hear from young people living near the front lines.
Songs Of Remembrance: Daughter misses her mom's jokes
Carlita Lewis remembers her mother, Eileen Moody-Lee, who died of COVID-19 in August. Her mom, who worked at the Indian Health Service Unit in Arizona, loved R.E.M's song, "Losing My Religion."
News brief: Supreme Court leak, Georgia primaries, kids and the war in Ukraine
Democrats say the leaked Supreme Court draft decision may erode more than abortion access. The leak also ups the attention on midterms. Moscow agrees to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
Lester Wright ran a meter for every year of his life at the Penn Relays
Wright completed the 100 meter dash in Philadelphian — the day after he turned 100. Asbury Park Press reports the centenarian competed against octogenarians, finished in 26 seconds and was not last.