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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest
by Barbara Sprunt
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
Federal wildland firefighters are facing a sudden pay cut
by Ximena Bustillo
Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.
Tigist Asefa makes history at the Berlin marathon
The 26-year-old Ethiopian athlete ran the 26.2 miles in a time of 2:11:53 — beating the previous women's world record by more than 2 minutes.
Gaspar Cassadó died in 1966, but the mystery around his missing music endures
by Oliva Hampton
American cellist Katie Tertell is raising awareness of Catalan composer Gaspar Cassadó, long overshadowed by his onetime teacher Pablo Casals, while premiering and recording works.
Rep. Kim says he'll challenge Sen. Menendez in New Jersey's Democratic primary
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Andy Kim about his campaign to run for the state's U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, who was indicted on federal corruption charges.
A canister of asteroid samples for NASA to study lands safely in Utah
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A space capsule with dirt and rocks collected from an asteroid has returned safely to Earth. Scientists eagerly anticipate what the samples could tell them about Earth's origins and the galaxy.
Haley Van Voorhis is first woman, who isn't a kicker, to play in a NCAA football game
Haley Van Voorhis, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound junior, registered a quarterback hurry in the first quarter of Division III Shenandoah University's 48-7 home win over Juniata College on Saturday.
Iran faces pressure for its treatment of women. The president's wife defends it
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, about why Iran's ruling establishment won't compromise on compulsory headscarves.
Morocco quake survivors face futures in encampments without plumbing, electricity
by Eleanor Beardsley
Survivors of the Morocco earthquake grapple with the prospect of long stays in tent cities.
Economists wonder what impact a government shutdown would have on the economy
Without a deal on Capitol Hill, current spending laws expire on Sept. 30. Ahead of a potential government shutdown, Wall Street is gaming out what it could mean for the U.S. economy.
Morning news brief
Striking Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios. If the government shuts down, what impact would that have on the economy? One in four inmate deaths happens in the same federal prison.
The U.S. government will send up to 4 free COVID tests to anyone who requests them
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O'Connell about giving away free COVID tests again, and issuing grants for U.S. test manufacturers.