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Trump's immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support it
by Nina Totenberg
Five of the six conservatives spent much of their lives in the Beltway, working in the White House and Justice Department, seeing their administrations as targets of unfair harassment by Democrats.
Israel and Saudi Arabia have hinted they may be open to establishing formal relations
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Congressmen Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) about the U.S. role in fostering a relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
New book examines the making of the 1980 comedy movie classic 'Airplane!'
NPR's A Martinez talks to David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker, the trio who wrote and directed Airplane!, about their new book Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!
Parents of the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX face their own legal troubles
Sam Bankman-Fried, ex-head of FTX goes on trial next week accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Bankman-Fried's parents are now facing legal problems of their own.
Astronomers study whether a remote moon in our solar system can support life
One of Jupiter's icy moons has galvanized the attention of astronomers. It appears that Europa may have what it takes to support life.
Recent coups in Africa have an effect on at least 1 country in Europe: France
by Eleanor Beardsley
A series of coups in Francophone Africa has led to French troops and diplomats being expelled from their former colonies.
Why September, on average, is the worst month for the stock market
by Jeff Guo
Going back more than a century, the month of September has been — on average — the worst month for the stock market. And September 2023 appears to be no exception. But why?
Some 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente near a nationwide walkout
There's one more round of in-person bargaining on Friday — the last chance to avoid a strike before the contract expires Saturday. Workers are represented by 12 local unions, from coast to coast.
Americans are urged to get vaccinated against 3 major respiratory viruses
by Rob Stein
Public health experts are urging people to take advantage of the fact that this year, for the first time, vaccines are available for three major respiratory viruses: flu, COVID and RSV.
Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 82
by Bob Mondello
British-Irish actor Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. He was best known for his role as Dumbledore in the blockbuster franchise 'Harry Potter.'
The exodus from Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh continues
Armenian officials are saying more than 65,000 people — roughly half the population — have fled after a swift Azerbaijani military offensive last week restored its control over the region.
Examining what it's like for some of the sellers who market their goods on Amazon
by Dara Kerr
The federal government sued Amazon this week saying it's abusing its monopoly power. One key allegation is Amazon puts the squeeze on sellers.
Why was Dave Ramsey's financial literacy textbook approved in Florida?
by Kerry Sheridan
Florida schools can use the curriculum from a conservative radio host and finance adviser to satisfy a financial literacy requirement. Critics say it lacks academic rigor and includes Bible verses.