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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
Where Republican Money Is Going In Final Midterm Push
A major superPAC for Senate Republicans entered the final month of the campaign with a surge in fundraising. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Senate Leadership Fund CEO Steven Law.
Democrats Promise More Trump Investigations If They Win The House
by Peter Overby
If Democrats win control of the House, they'll have the power to investigate alleged misconduct of the Trump administration. They have a long list of misdeeds they want to look into.
Paris Bike Share In Peril
by Eleanor Beardsley
Paris' Velib bike-sharing system became a huge success and a point of pride for the city until this year when it changed operators and almost collapsed.
What The Khashoggi Case Means For Israel
by Daniel Estrin
The international fallout over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi extends beyond Turkey, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Israelis and Palestinians weigh in on the controversy.
Jair Bolsonaro's Hometown Divided On His Rise To Power
by Philip Reeves
Environmental groups warn it'll be disastrous for the Amazon if Jair Bolsonaro is elected president of Brazil. Bolsonaro grew up in a rain forest, in a community that's now deeply divided about him.
Immigration's Impact On U.S. Jobs
How do immigrants really affect the U.S. economy? Ethan Lewis, a labor economist at Dartmouth College, cuts through the rhetoric in a conversation with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Austin Faces Clean Water Shortage
by Mose Buchele
Residents of Austin have been asked to boil their drinking water after historic flooding there last week. The flood has sparked a water emergency that may take days to fix.
Republicans Target Statehouses
Republicans control 65 of the country's 99 state legislative chambers. Matt Walter of the Republican State Leadership Committee explains to NPR's Steve Inskeep how the GOP prioritizes local races.
Erdogan's End Game
NPR's David Greene speaks with international relations professor Fawaz Gerges about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's handling of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Japanese Journalist Released After 3 Years' Captivity In Syria
by Anthony Kuhn
A Japanese journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2015 has been released. Jumpei Yasuda was released to Turkish officials near the border with Syria.
Wheeling Across America, Again
Kurt Osburn is attempting to ride a bicycle across the country on the back wheel. He did it once before, in 1999, but now he's attempting to break his record and raise money for charities.