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More Maine Democrats step up to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins

WBUR's Anthony Brooks introduces us to a Democratic hopeful who wants to win working-class voters with a populist economic message. 

10-14
06:36

News outlets reject Pentagon press restrictions

Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon.

10-14
04:04

Nobel Prize winner Mary Brunkow on immune system research

Mary Brunkow was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi, for their "groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance that prevents the immune system from harming the body.”

10-14
05:48

Hostage negotiator on Israel-Hamas peace deal

The big celebrations are over, and now the hard work begins of maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

10-14
06:32

Higher prices force one Asian grocery store in Florida to consider closing

An Asian grocery store in Florida may have to close after more than 40 years in operation, in part due to new import tariffs.

10-14
03:41

The history of the Department of Justice

As President Trump leans on the Department of Justice to prosecute his political enemies, we unpack the history of the department with Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer and what makes this administration different.

10-14
05:01

Are you really brilliant, or is your AI chatbot just flattering you?

With an increasing number of people turning to chatbots for advice, AI researchers are saying you might want to take their flattery with a grain of salt.

10-14
09:33

Daniel Sharabi on his best friend Yosef-Chaim Ohana's release from captivity

Hamas has released all 20 living hostages, including Yosef-Chaim Ohana.

10-13
05:55

Remembering Diane Keaton

Keaton died Saturday at age 79.

10-13
05:52

National Book Award finalist asks: Does the foster care system endanger children?

More than 350,000 American kids are now wards of the state, meaning the government has assumed the parental role for these foster children.

10-13
11:01

How asking the right questions can deepen relationships

Those questions get at people's values and fears, or get them to open up about their challenges and what brings them joy

10-13
09:44

What comes next in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas?

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages, and Israel has freed around 2,000 Palestinian detainees.

10-13
06:02

Stock market talk: Is it time to get in or out?

Jill Schlesinger reminds people, “the key is not timing the market, but time in the market."

10-13
03:41

Gov. Abbott orders 'political ideologies' removed from Texas roadways

The order aligns with a Trump administration initiative to "improve safety" by eliminating unnecessary "distractions" from American roads.

10-13
03:37

The Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists is preparing the next generation of musicians

The organization educates, trains and prepares Black musicians from across the country for the classical music world.

10-13
07:04

Right-wing influencers promote National Guard troop deployment to Portland

In Portland, social media personalities are shaping what the public understands about a possible troop deployment.

10-13
04:09

MacArthur 'genius' grant awarded to cultural anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte

Brown University professor and cultural anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte is one of this year's MacArthur fellowship winners for her work exploring political and moral ambiguities of border regions.

10-13
09:38

Latest on humanitarian aid in Gaza as ceasefire deal holds

Thousands of people are returning to northern Gaza, only to find their homes and infrastructure destroyed.

10-13
05:41

Federal workers file lawsuit after being fired in shutdown, others rehired

The Trump administration sent permanent layoff notices to more than 4,000 federal workers during the shutdown. 

10-13
05:38

What is it like to judge a literary competition? A Booker judge weighs in

Chris Power has read more than 150 novels in seven months as one of the judges for this year's Booker prize.

10-10
09:34

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