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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
by A Martínez
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Rep. Peltola says her Alaskan heritage is interwoven into everything she does
by Nina Kravinsky
Democrat Mary Peltola was sworn in this week, making her the first Alaskan Native in Congress. Before taking office, she went back to rural southwest Alaska, where she was welcomed by the community.
Examining the railway labor deal. Is it a win for both sides?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to labor expert Art Wheaton, who explains how years of rail cost cuts and consolidation predated a tentative deal that averted a potentially disastrous strike.
Queen's death renews calls for the monarchy to reckon with Britain's colonial past
NPR's A Martinez talks to associate professor Natasha Lightfoot of Columbia University about several countries moving to break ties with the Commonwealth now that Queen Elizabeth II has died.
News brief: DeSantis' immigration stand, poll on the economy, King Charles III
Florida pays for flights sending migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. Nearly four out of 10 people say their finances are worse than a year ago. The challenges King Charles III has to face.
Harlem Gospel Travelers' album has a '70s vibe but subject material is of this moment
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ifedayo Gatling of the Harlem Gospel Travelers, and the group's producer and mentor Eli "Paperboy" Reed, about their second album Look Up! which is out Friday.
Remembering a gay rights trailblazer you may have never heard of
by Jey Born
In the 1970s, John Singer left the Army and changed his name to Faygele Ben-Miriam. Two friends — Patrick Haggerty and Ronni Gilboa — remember the gay rights activist who died in 2000.
A N.C. girl was celebrating her quinceañera when a noise complaint came in
When officers showed up, they saw nothing wrong. They were invited to stay and have some food. To show appreciation, the cops handed out stickers to the kids and took a photo with the birthday girl.
King Charles III faces an uphill battle to match his late mother's popularity
by Frank Langfitt
Attention in Britain will soon turn to King Charles III, as he tries to guide the monarchy into a new, uncertain era.
A judge appoints a special master to review materials seized from Mar-a-Lago
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Brandon Van Grack, a former prosecutor, as a judge in Florida appoints a special master in the case of classified documents seized from Donald Trump's home.
Encore: A new hard hat could help protect workers from on-the-job brain injuries
by Jon Hamilton
A company started by two scientists has developed a hard hat that will do a better job protecting workers from on-the-job brain injuries. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 9, 2022.)
President Biden touts tentative labor deal to avert rail strike
The strike would have had ripple effects across America's economy. Railroads, manufacturers and shippers were preparing for the worst.
Cardona highlights Biden administration efforts to help students and educators
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is visiting schools across several states to showcase efforts to help K-12 students, educators and federal student loan borrowers.