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ICC may issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials over the war in Gaza, reports say
International and Israeli media report that the International Criminal Court is considering arrest warrants against leaders of Israel and Hamas, while cease-fire and hostage release talks continue.
Shortage Of Officers Fuels Police Recruiting Crisis
Many police departments are scrambling to find enough officers to fill their ranks. That's led to recruitment wars and shortages in the field which have escalated overtime.
Trump To Meet With Top Democrats About Border Wall
President Trump meets with congressional Democrats to discuss his request for $5 billion to fund a border wall. Democratic leaders have suggested offering $1.3 billion for border security.
News Brief: Trump Meets Democratic Leaders, Brexit Deal, U.N. Climate Talks
As a partial government shutdown looms, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi meet the president to discuss border wall funding. Britain seeks changes to Brexit. U.N. climate talks continue in Poland.
Local Newspaper Closures Come With Hefty Price Tag For Residents
by Shankar Vedantam
Hundreds of newspapers have closed across the country. The loss of local reporting means fewer investigations into fraud and waste. That has had an impact on the budgets of cities and towns.
After 17-Year Presidency, Congo's Joseph Kabila To Step Down
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Joseph Kabila is barred from seeking a third term as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but says he plans to stay in politics.
9-Year-Old Calls Police On Parents, Doesn't Want To Clean Her Room
Ontario police had to remind children and parents that 911 calls should be used only in emergency situations, after a young girl called 911 on her parents when they told her to clean her room.
British Prime Minister Postpones Critical Brexit Vote
by Frank Langfitt
British Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to postpone a parliamentary vote on the U.K.'s draft agreement on leaving the European Union has left many lawmakers fuming.
U.N. Climate Change Summit Enters Crucial Final Week
by Rebecca Hersher
World leaders are gathered in Poland this week to discuss climate change. The U.S. hosted a meeting on coal, a highly polluting fuel, that many developing nations depend on.
'Fearless Girl' Finds New Home Facing The New York Stock Exchange
"Fearless Girl" is on the move. The sculpture, which once stared down the "Charging Bull" statue, has officially moved a few blocks over to face an even bigger beast, the New York Stock Exchange.
Shooting Victims Face Lifelong Disabilities, Financial Burdens, Newspaper Finds
by Steve Inskeep
After a high-profile shooting, national attention naturally focuses on those who are killed. However, shooting survivors often struggle with recovery and disability for years and decades afterward.
With #MeToo In Mind, Employers Balance Workers' Privacy With Transparent Probes
by Yuki Noguchi
Google pledged to make its sexual harassment investigations more transparent, after its employees protested its handling of past cases. Workers want more accountability but there are privacy concerns.
Russia Probe Could Lead To Constitutional Dilemma, Yoo Says
Steve Inskeep talks to John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, who offers his perspective on the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.