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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?
The UAW and Ford reach a tentative deal on a new contract to end auto strike
The United Auto Workers and Ford have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that the union describes as historic. The deal still has to be ratified by the 57,000 UAW members at Ford.
Trump fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial in New York
by Ximena Bustillo
A judge in Manhattan rejected Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the fraud case against him and his business empire, and fined the former president for violating a gag order.
The Tamayo museum in Mexico City wants your dog to visit
The museum has put together an exhibition of modern art pieces that are meant to be enjoyed by humans and dogs. Only four dogs are allowed to enter at a time, and the dog must be on a leash.
A day after Hurricane Otis slammed into Acapulco the devastation becomes clear
The monster Category 5 hurricane destroyed hotels, home and businesses. Information has been hard to get because most of the metropolitan area is still without phone or internet service.
A Georgia restaurant will fine parents $50 if their children raise a ruckus
There's a disclaimer on Toccoa Riverside Restaurant's menu: Adult surcharge for adults unable to parent. Some online reviewers say they'll never be back, but others said the food was worth it.
Personality differences fueled the creativity of The Police, drummer Copeland says
Throughout his time as drummer for The Police, Stewart Copeland kept copious notes. He finally has publishing them, and talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about his book: Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries.
When Israeli-Palestinian conflicts erupt, threats against U.S. Jews and Muslims surge
Surges in religious hate crimes in the U.S. historically follow conflicts between Israel and Palestinians. Extremism experts say the latest outbreak of U.S. violence may have more profound effects.
A proposal for a massive grain export terminal in Louisiana has run into trouble
by John Burnett
A Black community on a historic bend of the Mississippi River is seeing small victories in its two-year struggle to block the construction of a massive grain terminal.
House Republicans ended their infighting and elected a speaker of the House
After weeks of turmoil, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana received enough votes and was elected House speaker. Three other GOP candidates failed to become speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted.
Sam Bankman-Fried is set to take the stand on his own defense as early as Thursday
Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces a possible life sentence on charges of fraudulent crypto dealing, has decided to testify in his own defense at his high-profile criminal trial.
600 Americans are estimated to be trapped in Gaza, including a Massachusetts family
by Leila Fadel
A couple and their baby have been stuck in Gaza since the siege began. They are among an estimated 1,700 people with European and U.S. citizenships who are trapped in the Gaza strip.
Examining who carried out the brutal violence in Israel three weeks ago
by Daniel Estrin
Who were the individuals who committed the atrocities in southern Israel this month? Clues have been left behind in the places they attacked.