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Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6014742/flooding-weather-four-corners
Published: October 24, 2026 00:40
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.
The Pentagon's guidelines for "responsible AI" aren't always followed, report shows
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6012296/ai-department-of-defense-war
Published: October 23, 2026 19:31
The Pentagon is building weapons and projects with AI capabilities that officials say don't always closely adhere to the agency's own guidelines for AI, according to a congressional watchdog report published in October.
Ohio could decide control of the Senate. Its rural voters might decide the winner
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6012809/ohio-senate-governor-election-rural-voters
Published: October 23, 2026 18:30
Ohio has been a reliably red state for several elections but it's competitive this year. If Democrats want to prevail, they'll have to win people who have backed Republicans, like rural voters.
A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6010488/east-potomac-trump-golf-hains-point
Published: October 23, 2026 17:35
Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.
Ex-FBI employees charged with lying to Congress over Hunter Biden inquiries
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/g-s1-149534/justice-fbi-charged-hunter-biden-laptop
Published: October 23, 2026 15:51
Republicans have long accused the FBI of mishandling the laptop and the investigations into the younger Biden.
Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germaphobia
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6009527/monkey-macaque-germs-virus-outbreak
Published: October 23, 2026 14:16
When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys?
Authorities investigating whether first Kenyan and Nigerian Ebola cases crossed paths
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/g-s1-149515/africa-ebola-outbreak
Published: October 23, 2026 12:41
Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.
Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/g-s1-149514/up-first-newsletter-iran-war-midterm-voting-trump-bbc
Published: October 23, 2026 11:22
Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East and some personnel have left the region, pointing to a potential attack on Iran. And, millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms.
Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
Published: October 23, 2026 11:00
Social media sites aren't the biggest fans of people leaving via hyperlinks. In fact, Meta has made it subscription-worthy for a Facebook Page to post more than two hyperlinks per month. What's the rationale for companies want to keep you on their site?
Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6013333/netanyahu-closure-west-bank
Published: October 23, 2026 09:40
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically.
Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/g-s1-149503/hacking-php-flaws
Published: October 23, 2026 09:37
Governments around the world are rushing to implement safety measures after AI technology found 'severe' vulnerabilities in a key programming language called PHP.
After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's son hears her voice
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6012784/aung-san-suu-kyi-son-phone-call-myanmar
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
Kim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.
What if you gave yourself a day to cancel all the plans you dread?
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6011089/how-to-plan-a-say-no-retreat
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
It's a day to think about all the upcoming appointments and commitments you're dreading — and then decline some of them. Writer Caroline Sylge shares a suggested schedule for the day.
Amid Trump's assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-5797959/one-university-elevating-black-students
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.
Gen Z candidates in both parties aim to tackle high housing costs
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-5983813/gen-z-candidates-midterms-housing-affordability
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
Young candidates who rent or live with parents say their generation is "in the thick" of the country's housing affordability crisis. They argue this gives them new energy to solve it for everyone.
Brazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6004277/brazil-vote-runoff-lula-bolsonaro
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.
With jet fuel prices near a record, holiday airfares soar higher
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6009506/jet-fuel-price-holiday-airfare
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
If you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. The price of jet fuel — one of airlines' biggest expenses — is close to an all-time high in the U.S.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6003504/morning-news-brief
Published: October 23, 2026 08:44
U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, millions of Americans have voted early, judge orders President Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit.
Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/g-s1-149498/europe-heat-deaths
Published: October 23, 2026 08:17
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.
Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/981035400/tom-skerritt-dead
Published: October 22, 2026 20:12
Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences.
Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
Published: October 22, 2026 19:16
The judge found the department's field operations to identify noncitizens who voted likely violated the Voting Rights Act, which bars voter intimidation.
Greetings from the Brazil-Argentina border, where waterfalls are flowing at near-record rates
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/g-s1-148553/argentina-brazil-iguazu-falls-waterfalls-super-el-nino
Published: October 22, 2026 13:50
The Iguazú Falls span more than a mile across both countries. A rain-soaked October, which scientists link to the Super El Niño, has sent near-record volumes of water surging over the towering cliffs.
U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
Published: October 22, 2026 11:28
The U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk considers merging his companies SpaceX and Tesla.
5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day
Published: October 22, 2026 09:01
Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
Can a dream help you solve a problem? Here's how to try tonight
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6008129/dream-incubation-research-self-discovery
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
What can you learn from dreams and how can you remember them and steer them to the topics you wish to dream about. Allison Aubrey and A Martinez discuss the resurgance in dream research and how dreams are a tool for self-discovery.
How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6009378/down-payment-real-estate-affordability
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs. Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets.
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6008153/health-insurance-costs-kff-commonwealth
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6002970/trump-merchandise-stores-closing-maga-midterms
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
At least four Trump merchandise stores have closed this year. Store owners say with Trump in his final term, there isn't as much to fire up his consumer fan base and sales have softened.
Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6011214/farm-country-has-beef-with-trump-as-midterms-approach
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.
Trump's redistricting gave Republicans a head start, now it goes to the voters
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6004891/trump-redistricting-advantage-midterms
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
President Trump, seeking to reshape the voting map, prompted a rare wave of mid-decade redistricting that gave Republicans a boost for holding the House. But the voters will determine if it works.
See how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-5991641/ai-data-centers-spain-environmental-impact
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
A drought-stricken region of northeast Spain has become a focus for American companies searching for locations to place their data centers.
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
Published: October 22, 2026 09:00
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6003503/morning-news-brief
Published: October 22, 2026 08:57
President Trump and former President Obama are on the campaign trail for the midterms, U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-midterms attack on Iran, Musk says SpaceX and Tesla could merge.
North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/g-s1-149306/north-korea-propaganda-broadcasts
Published: October 22, 2026 06:36
North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.
Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6011531/aipac-campaign-contributions-israel-democrats
Published: October 22, 2026 00:22
The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give individually.
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6009896/justice-department-monitors
Published: October 22, 2026 00:18
The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.
Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6011179/poll-democrats-republicans-trump-approval
Published: October 21, 2026 20:56
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
Meet the people moving north to escape increasingly hot summers
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-5977837/climate-uk-usa-housing
Published: October 21, 2026 20:00
As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?
Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
Published: October 21, 2026 19:47
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.
How Trump's attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming elections
Published: October 21, 2026 16:01
Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with criminal prosecution unless they strike alleged noncitizens from voter rolls.
Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
Published: October 21, 2026 16:01
Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.
Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-5993878/supreme-court-trump-trans-prison-policy
Published: October 21, 2026 15:46
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change the policy continues.
New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6009441/psychedelics-brain-inflammation-immune-system
Published: October 21, 2026 15:33
Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with…
Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition
Published: October 21, 2026 15:21
A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
80 Israelis and Americans, including NY Democrat Brad Lander, detained in West Bank
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6010460/brad-lander-detained-west-bank-israel-palestinians
Published: October 21, 2026 13:28
U.S. Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was detained along with about 80 American and Israeli rabbis and activists by Israeli security forces as they helped Palestinian olive harvesters.
Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6009395/trump-power-midterm-elections
Published: October 21, 2026 12:09
Less than two weeks before the election, Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first term.
DOJ's noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises
Published: October 21, 2026 11:46
The Justice Department's "likely" noncitizen voter list in California is "unreliable," according to officials. And, the United Nations reports a major increase in U.S. climate pollution.
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6009380/russia-releases-imprisoned-us-citizen
Published: October 21, 2026 10:20
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
2025 policing trend: Fewer serious crimes, more minor arrests
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6003663/crime-data-down-low-level-offenses-increase
Published: October 21, 2026 09:00
Arrests for more minor offenses, including vagrancy, rose in the U.S., even as violent crime rates dropped to historic lows, according to an analysis from criminal justice reform advocacy group FWD.us
Expecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costs
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-5996849/insurance-cost-baby-pregnancy
Published: October 21, 2026 09:00
The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6003502/morning-news-brief
Published: October 21, 2026 08:42
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Russia in hopes of ending war, Trump campaigns in North Carolina, Saudi Arabia cancels 'Davos in the Desert' due to air strikes.
LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans in victorious 76ers debut
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6010350/lebron-knicks-76ers
Published: October 21, 2026 06:07
The Sixers got a first look at the potent lineup they put together this summer in hopes of winning their first title since 1983.
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/g-s1-149032/faa-boeing-737-max-10
Published: October 21, 2026 06:05
Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.
Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/g-s1-149026/zelenskyy-russian-missiles-warning
Published: October 21, 2026 05:43
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
France announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other cities
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6010344/france-nightly-curfews
Published: October 21, 2026 05:37
Fresh curfews were being imposed across the city centers of Paris and Lyon on Tuesday after the first quiet night since France's most destructive rioting in years.
United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution
Published: October 21, 2026 05:00
The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.
Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-6009873/california-doj-voter-rolls-noncitizens
Published: October 21, 2026 02:15
Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/g-s1-148975/nigeria-confirms-ebola-case
Published: October 20, 2026 20:19
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What's on her to-do list?
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/g-s1-147952/vanessa-kerry-resilience-world-health-organization
Published: October 20, 2026 16:27
A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging but not "daunting."
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns
Published: October 20, 2026 11:04
The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records show.
What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses?
Published: October 20, 2026 10:30
Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.
Why are some food prices up and others down? Here are the stories of 5 items
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-5989636/grocery-prices-eggs-coffee-inflation
Published: October 20, 2026 09:00
Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.
TikTok staff raised child safety alarms. Court records show executives failed to act
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-6005809/tiktok-child-safety-money-laundering
Published: October 20, 2026 09:00
The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the harms are severe enough," wrote one executive.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Published: October 20, 2026 09:00
The new scholarship tax credit program could help public school families pay for some educational services, but advocates worry it could do more harm than good.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-6003501/morning-news-brief
Published: October 20, 2026 08:50
Trump presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine while courting Russia, campaigning reaches fever pitch with Election Day two weeks away, DOJ charges 28 people in California with voting crimes.
Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-6008836/rays-brewers-world-series
Published: October 20, 2026 06:28
The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.
Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-6008832/alberta-referendum-canada
Published: October 20, 2026 06:02
Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
Published: October 19, 2026 22:10
The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-6007746/golf-course-potomac-white-house-tree-removal
Published: October 19, 2026 21:56
The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.
Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/g-s1-148737/australia-lawmaker-critically-injured
Published: October 19, 2026 11:38
A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
Published: October 19, 2026 11:15
More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.
The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-5982027/california-vote-counting-margins
Published: October 19, 2026 09:00
Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-6001744/el-nino-kelvin-wave-west-coast
Published: October 19, 2026 09:00
A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-6003499/morning-news-brief
Published: October 19, 2026 08:46
Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces violent protests.
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/g-s1-148731/trump-endorses-netanyahu
Published: October 19, 2026 05:35
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
Published: October 19, 2026 02:09
President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
What does a White House press secretary do?
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-6006807/what-does-a-white-house-press-secretary-do
Published: October 19, 2026 01:41
Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.
Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-6007382/ukraine-us-starshield-starlink-what-to-know-trump
Published: October 18, 2026 18:38
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-5556931/noah-adams-all-things-considered-has-died
Published: October 18, 2026 16:30
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Published: October 18, 2026 12:55
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.
If you have the scratch, they have the scares
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-5985869/if-you-have-the-scratch-they-have-the-scares
Published: October 18, 2026 12:00
Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-5978762/maria-elvira-salazar-immigration-trump
Published: October 18, 2026 09:00
Rep. MarÃa Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.
Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-6007276/fire-alberta-deadly-canada-military-base
Published: October 18, 2026 07:56
Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.
Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting
Published: October 17, 2026 22:45
NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6006773/student-protests-france
Published: October 17, 2026 15:57
Demonstrators across France converged with students Saturday to protest rising living costs, as the country's fiscal crisis deepens.
Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Published: October 17, 2026 15:10
The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6006745/us-sanctions-russia
Published: October 17, 2026 14:25
Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
Perspective: Midterm money madness
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-5997474/perspective-midterm-money-madness
Published: October 17, 2026 12:00
Campaign ad spending has topped $10 billion this election cycle, as voters struggle to afford groceries and gas.
Fraud, affordability and Trump policies drive friction in Minnesota Senate debate
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6004910/minn-us-senate-race
Published: October 17, 2026 11:43
The major party candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud, affordability and fallout from the Trump administration's policies as key points of friction.
Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-5987671/south-africa-justice-sharpeville-apartheid
Published: October 17, 2026 11:00
More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's pastare still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal efforts is seeking truth, accountability…
Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-5976921/grocery-store-wedding-cakes
Published: October 17, 2026 09:00
About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/g-s1-147874/hospital-diagnosis-patients-india-sidewalk
Published: October 17, 2026 09:00
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6004887/no-kings-voting-trump
Published: October 17, 2026 09:00
The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.
Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6004276/trump-travel-midterms
Published: October 17, 2026 09:00
President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.
Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/g-s1-148569/coastal-homes-burn-in-california-fires
Published: October 17, 2026 08:20
High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.