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Who will be left to cover the troops as the Pentagon limits journalists' access?

Smaller publications that cover the Pentagon are likely to be the most affected by a new press policy put into place by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

09-30
03:25

Trump's approach to cartels mirrors the global war on terror, officials say

The administration's approach to drug cartels relies — at least in part — on a blueprint for military strikes that mirror those waged during the war on terrorism after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

09-30
04:54

A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday.

09-30
04:39

What Trump and Hegseth told top military commanders in unusual Quantico gathering

President Trump defended the use of troops in U.S. cities while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told military commanders about new physical fitness and grooming requirements for uniformed personnel.

09-30
03:57

Will Hamas accept Trump's peace plan? Former Mossad chief says it should

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen about his new book, The Sword of Freedom: Israel, Mossad, and the Secret War.

09-30
07:27

As sports betting explodes, experts push for a public health approach to addiction

Sports betting is now legal in 39 and D.C. But public health experts are concerned about gambling disorders, and are calling for more limits on sports gambling to prevent addiction.

09-30
05:02

Newt Gingrich thinks Democrats 'don't have what it takes' to win shutdown

A government shutdown is looming as Republicans and Democrats continue to search for middle ground on a variety of issues. Newt Gingrich shares his perspective on this most recent shutdown fight.

09-30
07:50

Sen. Duckworth on Hegseth's Quantico speech

President Trump defended the use of troops in U.S. cities while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told military commanders about new physical fitness and grooming requirements for uniformed personnel.

09-30
04:41

Lasers provide some bird flu protection for turkey producers in Minnesota

Migrating birds can be a pleasant seasonal sight, but they're a bird flu threat to turkey farmers. In Minnesota, some are using lasers to scare them away.

09-30
03:11

DOJ sues eight states for voting data

The Justice Department is making unprecedented demands for state elections data.

09-30
03:53

Shutdown appears inevitable without last ditch intervention

The government shuts down at midnight and the two parties remain far apart on a solution to prevent it.

09-30
03:51

After Sunday's attack, Latter-day Saints in Michigan turn to Scripture and community

The Latter-day Saint community is reeling in Grand Blanc, Michigan, after a deadly attack killed four and injured eight more on Sunday. Local residents say the attacker expressed anti-Mormon animus.

09-30
03:16

Poll: Republicans get more of the blame than Democrats for a potential shutdown

As a government shutdown becomes more likely, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows even though President Trump has a low approval rating, just 1 in 4 approve of how Democrats in Congress are doing.

09-30
03:33

Scientists create human eggs in the lab, using skin cells

Scientists created the eggs using DNA from adult skin cells, a step that could someday potentially lead to new ways to treat infertility and enable gay couples to have genetically related children.

09-30
03:44

Attorney General Bondi says 9 arrested on first day of federal crackdown in Memphis

Bondi added that she and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be visiting Memphis this week.

09-30
03:04

The father-daughter chefs behind House of Nanking are finally sharing their recipes

House of Nanking has long been known for simple and fresh homestyle multi-regional Chinese food. Now, Peter and Kathy Fang are sharing their story and culinary secrets in a new cookbook.

09-30
08:21

EV sales surge in the U.S. ahead of Sept. 30 tax credit deadline

A $7,500 tax credit is available for the lease or purchase of many electric vehicles — but only if contracts are inked by midnight on Sept. 30. The result: The market for EVs is a little distorted.

09-30
02:21

With no guarantee of U.S. weapons, Ukraine races to make its own

President Trump is sounding more supportive of Ukraine. But he still isn't pledging military aid for the country. As a result, Ukraine is producing as many of its own weapons as it can.

09-30
04:24

Video game company Electronic Arts confirmed plans for a historic deal

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jennifer Maas, a senior business writer at Variety, about video game company Electronic Arts' agreement to be acquired and taken private in a deal valued at $55 billion.

09-29
03:55

A preview of the MLB playoffs

Baseball playoffs begin Tuesday with some familiar teams: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and LA Dodgers. But the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are back.

09-29
04:31

Neda

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I didn't know Bolsonaro took the stand on Broadway and talked about his sobriety...

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Uri Berliner, a veteran at the public radio institution, says the network lost its way when it started telling listeners how to think. https://www.thefp.com/p/npr-editor-how-npr-lost-americas-trust

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