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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Migrants and borders are major issues in Poland's upcoming election
by Rob Schmitz
Poland's precarious position next to Russian ally Belarus makes the issues more complex. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 23, 2023.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Desperate people from North Africa landed on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa
by Ruth Sherlock
Thousands of migrants crossing from Tunisia to the Italian island of Lampedusa are overwhelming the tiny island, and testing the welcome of those who live there.
Zelenskyy reaches out to the U.S. for more aid to help end Russia's invasion
by Steve Inskeep
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that additional foreign aid is necessary to beat back Russia's ambitions to expand across Europe.
Ethnic Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan agree to end fighting in disputed enclave
by Charles Maynes
A shaky cease-fire in the South Caucasus appears to be holding. The ex-Soviet republic of Azberbaijan says it has reestablished control over the breakaway ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.