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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.
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.
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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.
Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges
A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Menendez and his wife of engaging in "a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen."
Hundreds of runners are expected for the 45th annual Clarence DeMar Marathon
by Paul Cuno-Booth
Sunday's race in Keene, N.H., is named after a New England resident who was one of the best distance runners of the early 20th century. He played a role in redefining our relationship to exercise.
Comedians may exaggerate for a punchline. When is that not OK?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Vulture's Hershal Pandya about ethics in comedy following revelations that Hasan Minhaj fabricated material.
Despite appearance at the U.N., Sudan's conflict threatens to engulf parts of Africa
by Michele Kelemen
Sudan's army chief addressed the United Nations in an effort to burnish his image as statesman, while his rival posted his own attempted address online from Sudan.
Get the pumpkin spice ready — there is about to be an official shift in seasons
The fall equinox is when both hemispheres receive almost equal amount of daylight and darkness. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days grow shorter. The fall equinox arrives at 2:50 a.m. ET Saturday.
The U.S. government moves toward a shutdown as spending bill stalls in the House
NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, who is disgusted by right-wing members holding up the spending bill. Without a deal the government will shut down at the end of the month.