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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender care for minors
At issue was a Tenneessee law that bars minors from accessing gender-affirming care as they transition genders.
Burying power lines could help prevent California wildfires. Who should pay for it?
by Kevin Stark
PG&E, whose equipment started some of California's deadliest fires, proposes burying power lines in some areas. Local regulators have pushed back, citing costs. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 1, 2023.)
2 of Donald Trump's sons are set to testify in a New York courtroom
The testimony of Don Jr. and Eric Trump are part of the civil fraud trial involving the Trump business. The former president, and his daughter Ivanka, are expected to testify next week.
One of Israel's military challenges in Gaza is dealing with Hamas' network of tunnels
by Jackie Northam
In the vast network of tunnels is where the ammunition, weapons and rocket launchers are kept. It's also where they have command and control centers.
Divisions remain among members of the House of Representatives
The House voted down the effort to expel Rep. George Santos and members decided not to censure two others. Does this mean that everyone is getting along in the House these days?
Texas Rangers celebrate their first time World Series championship
by Toluwani Osibamowo
The Rangers won the title in five games — beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Wednesday night. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was the series MVP.
A pig named Kevin Bacon is back home on his Pennsylvania farm
For weeks the pig's family followed his whereabouts with a drone and tried to lure him back from the woods with treats. What did the trick? A cinnamon bun with pet-branded Benadryl.
With civilian deaths growing in Gaza, where does U.S. support for Israel's war stand?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jonathan Finer, deputy national security adviser, about U.S. support for Israel's campaign against Hamas, and the way Israel has waged war on the Gaza Strip.
Alfredo Aliaga, who's hiked the Grand Canyon many times, is a recordholder
Aliaga, 92, set a record for the oldest person to hike the national park, rim-to-rim. He says the Grand Canyon holds a special place in his heart — it's a place he used to visit with his late wife.
Book tells the story of a bus crash that embodies the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Nathan Thrall about his book — A Day in the Life of Abed Salama — which explores the Israeli-Palestinian relationship through the story of a tragic bus accident.
Did any of the new MLB rules this season make a difference in the game?
As the Major League Baseball season ends, NPR's A Martinez talks to former pitcher Mark Gubicza about the new rules put into place this year, and whether they made a difference.
More people are expected to be allowed to leave Gaza through the crossing with Egypt
Hundreds of people were allowed to leave the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Wednesday, and more are expected to leave Thursday as the war in Gaza continues.
Why the sudden death of a former Chinese premier has moved so many people
by Emily Feng
The death of a former Chinese leader Li Keqiang has been an outlet for people to quietly share their discontent with China's current governance.