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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
Israel's military response to the Hamas massacre appears to be expanding
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Michael Herzog, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., about whether Israel has an achievable military strategy for a potential ground invasion into Gaza.
'Hit the Bongo: The Latin Soul of Tico Records'
by Felix Contreras
For 75 years, Tico Records has produced Latin soul music of the highest order. A new compilation — Hit the Bongo! — celebrates Tico's anniversary.
Hearing Celine Dion might be a fun way to start your day — or maybe not
For residents of Porirua, New Zealand, "My Heart Will Go On" won't stop going on. People have been blasting the song on speakers as part of a game to see who can play a Dion power ballad the loudest.
The suspect in Maine is still at large after 2 mass shootings killed 18 people
When communities suffer trauma they often come together, sharing their grief. That's not possible in Lewiston, Maine — the suspect is still on the loose, so the community is locked down.
Community organizer was the only Palestinian American voice at White House meeting
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rami Nashashibi, who runs the Inner City Muslim Action Network in the South Side of Chicago, about his meeting with President Biden at the White House.
Sweden wants the world to know that it is not Switzerland
Both countries are in Europe and both start with the letters S and W. Sweden's tourist board has released a satirical video illustrating their differences with the Swiss.
Disney World provides an important corridor allowing Florida wildlife to migrate
by Steve Newborn
Conservationists in Florida are trying to preserve a wildlife corridor for migrating animals that runs through Disney World. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 26, 2023.)
Morning news brief
European countries call for humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Manhunt intensifies for suspected Maine mass shooter. There's major destruction in Acapulco after Hurricane Otis.
Now that Rep. Mike Johnson is House speaker, what's that mean for Louisiana?
The election of Mike Johnson to House speaker means two Louisianans hold two of the top spots in House leadership. That could mean issues important to the state could get more attention in Congress.
7-game World Series matchup starts in Texas — Rangers meet Arizona Diamondbacks
by Toluwani Osibamowo
The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks began the season with dim prospects for making the playoffs. Now both are in the World Series, and the first game begins Friday night.
Hurricane Otis leaves Acapulco, the popular Mexican tourist destination, in ruins
Acapulco is a scene of widespread destruction — two days after being hit by a Category 5 hurricane.
Who should rebuild Gaza if Israel is able to defeat Hamas in the Gaza strip?
NPR's Michel Martin asks a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation and a former deputy national security adviser in Israel about the Israeli government's blockade of Gaza.