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Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
by Kristina Kukolja
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania to tout his domestic agenda
by Sam Dunklau
President Biden visited his hometown of Scranton, Pa., to promote the size and scope of his legislative agenda — saying his policies would create good paying jobs.
Up for debate: How to protect W.Va. from climate change without hurting its economy
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Angie Rosser of the West Virginia Rivers Coalition about Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to a climate bill that experts say would significantly reduce emissions.
Louisiana man, in prison on a Jim Crow conviction, gets a new hearing
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Natasha Del Toro about her Al-Jazeera documentary exploring the case of Brandon Jackson, who was sentenced to life in prison on a non-unanimous verdict.
Scientists are starting to understand the likely endgame for COVID-19
Some scientists believe the current surge of COVID-19 has peaked and the pandemic, at least in the U.S., will ease over the winter months. But then what? Will the virus surge back again next year?
Russia hosts a delegation from Afghanistan and other countries for talks
The Russian government has been holding a conference in Moscow for the Taliban, China, Pakistan and other states concerned with the future of Afghanistan. The U.S. in not participating.
As shipping woes drag on, businesses search for alternatives
by Jackie Northam
Delays for container ships at the nation's ports are forcing companies to come up with workarounds. Despite the poor reliability, shipping companies are making record profits.
FDA officials authorize Moderna and J&J COVID vaccine boosters
After the FDA weighed in, advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Thursday to refine guidelines for boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.
Doctors prepare to vaccinate kids once they're given the official OK
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Dr. Elizabeth Hawse, a pediatrician in Lexington, Ky., about how her office is preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccines to kids.
Facebook's CEO is added to a Washington, D.C., privacy lawsuit
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine, who has added Facebook COE Mark Zuckerberg to a consumer protection lawsuit that was originally filed in 2018.
The film version of 'Dune' aims to remain true to the sci-fi author's vision
Director Denis Villeneuve's film Dune recreates the desert world of the 1965 sci-fi novel. He tells NPR's A Martínez that Dune has lived in his imagination since he was a kid.
First responders in New York City have until Nov. 1 to get vaccinated
by Brian Mann
City officials say first responders have 10 days to get vaccinated or they'll be suspended without pay. Some union leaders have promised to fight the mandate.
News brief: COVID boosters, voting rights failure, Russia hosts Afghan talks
The FDA authorizes Moderna and J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Attempts by Democrats to shore up protections for voting rights have hit a wall. Russia hosts a delegation from Afghanistan.