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Ryan Routh, shown here in Kyiv, Ukraine on April 30, 2022, is accused of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach, Fla. golf course in 2024. Jury selection in the trial begins Monday.

Ryan Routh, shown here in Kyiv, Ukraine on April 30, 2022, is accused of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach, Fla. golf course in 2024. Jury selection in the trial begins Monday. Efrem Lukatsky/AP hide caption

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A trial begins for the man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Ryan Routh was arrested after a Secret Service agent spotted him holding a gun and fired on him when President Trump was golfing at his West Palm Beach golf club in September. He faces up to life in prison.

Trial begins for man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C. Moore joined with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to speak about reaching across party lines and the need to end divisive rhetoric.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C. Moore joined with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to speak about reaching across party lines and the need to end divisive rhetoric. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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After Trump threats, Maryland's Gov. Wes Moore sends state police to help Baltimore

 WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore

Maryland State Police will be sent into the city of Baltimore as a means of combating violent crime. Gov. Moore's decision comes after President Trump threatened to send in the National Guard.

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Michael Mayo: Tiny Desk Concert

From his deep baritone chest to wonderfully fluttering head voice, Michael Mayo joyfully bends notes to his will.
Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson arrives at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia in August.

Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson arrives at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia in August. Weeks later she was given three life sentences, plus another 25 years for attempted murder. Jason Edwards/Getty Images hide caption

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The Australian woman who killed her in-laws with toxic mushrooms gets life in prison

Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them died of death cap mushroom poisoning. A jury found her guilty this July, after a nine-week trial.

HOLD: Mushroom murder case in Australia

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The Hyundai Motor Group factory in Ellabell, Ga., on Friday. A day earlier, federal agents detained 475 people at the automaker's manufacturing complex.

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Immigration

South Korea will fly home over 300 workers detained by ICE at a Georgia Hyundai plant

On Sunday, South Korean officials said they would send a plane to bring the detained workers home. Earlier, South Korea's Foreign Minister said his nation was "deeply concerned" by the arrests.
The Reliance Industries Ltd. oil refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Researchers say the refinery gets nearly half of its crude oil from Russia, and most of the oil products the U.S. imports from India are made in this refinery.

The Reliance Industries Ltd. oil refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Researchers say the refinery gets nearly half of its crude oil from Russia, and most of the oil products the U.S. imports from India are made in this refinery. Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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World, reordering

The U.S. is a major importer of Indian products made from Russian oil

The United States imports oil products from India's Reliance Industries refinery, which sources nearly half its oil from Russia.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends an event in Los Angeles on May 17, 2023 to mark the upcoming World Cup, which will held next year across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends an event in Los Angeles on May 17, 2023 to mark the upcoming World Cup, which will held next year across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap

FIFA is set to launch the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap

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A headstone in an Allenstown cemetery honors two of the Bear Brook victims previously identified by New Hampshire investigators.

A headstone in an Allenstown cemetery honors two of the Bear Brook victims previously identified by New Hampshire investigators. Allie Gutierrez/NHPR file photo hide caption

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Investigators identify the last remaining Bear Brook murder victim, but new mystery emerges

 New Hampshire Public Radio

The New Hampshire Attorney General's office announced it has finally identified the victim known as "the middle child," one of four bodies found in barrels in Bear Brook State Park decades ago.
COVID vaccines used to be available for drop-in patients at many pharmacies. Now with federal policy changes, availability is more limited and may depend on state-by-state guidance.

COVID vaccines used to be available for drop-in patients at many pharmacies. Now with federal policy changes, availability is more limited and may depend on state-by-state guidance. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Public Health

Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own

As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.
The remains of Carlo Acutis have rested since April 6, 2019, in the Sanctuary of the Spoliation in St. Mary Major Church in Assisi, inside a sepulchral monument in the right nave. The body, after being transferred from its previous burial in a cemetery, was prepared through preservation techniques to be displayed to the faithful, who come to venerate him in this important place of worship.

The remains of Carlo Acutis have rested since April 6, 2019, in the Sanctuary of the Spoliation in St. Mary Major Church in Assisi, inside a sepulchral monument in the right nave. The body, after being transferred from its previous burial in a cemetery, was prepared through preservation techniques to be displayed to the faithful, who come to venerate him in this important place of worship. Valerio Muscella for NPR hide caption

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Religion

A teen nicknamed 'God's influencer' has become the first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at 15 in 2006, is known in the Catholic Church as "God's influencer" for harnessing technology to spread the word about miracles.

They called him 'God's influencer,' the Catholic Church canonizes the first millenial saint

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Pray.com is producing several AI-generated videos about the Bible each week. Many depict epic stories from the Old Testament and Book of Revelation.

Pray.com is producing several AI-generated videos about the Bible each week. Many depict epic stories from the Old Testament and Book of Revelation. Pray.com hide caption

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Technology

Fantasy or faith? One company's AI-generated Bible content stirs controversy

"The AI Bible is a way to really bring these stories to life in a way that people have never seen before. Think of if we were like, the Marvel Universe of faith," said one of the site's creators.

Fantasy or faith? One company’s AI-generated Bible content stirs controversy

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Harrison Bader #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of the game at loanDepot park on Sept. 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

Harrison Bader #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of the game at loanDepot park on Sept. 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images hide caption

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A young Phillies fan is gifted swag after an adult fan takes his home run ball

A boy in the stands of a Philadelphia Phillies game thought he'd scored a baseball hit by Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader, until another fan insisted the ball was hers.
A man holds his immigration paperwork while handcuffed after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside an immigration courtroom in June.

A man holds his immigration paperwork while handcuffed after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside an immigration courtroom in June. Olga Fedorova/AP hide caption

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ICE is launching a new immigration enforcement surge in Massachusetts

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DHS did not specify how long the crackdown would last. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she expects federal agents to follow local and state laws, warning "we are prepared to take legal action at any evidence to the contrary."
Unloading boats at the dock at Leticia, Colombia, where the Amazon river has slowly retreated.

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The Americas

Colombia's lone Amazon port faces drying river and rising tensions with Peru

Colombia's only Amazon port town could soon be cut off from the river that keeps it alive. As drought and a shifting river spark a tense border dispute with Peru, locals are scrambling to adapt—and politicians are raising flags, literally.

AMAZON ISLAND

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FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference to discuss the measures to redraw the state's Congressional districts and put new maps before voters in a special election, in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference to discuss the measures to redraw the state's Congressional districts and put new maps before voters in a special election, in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file) Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption

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In a battle for Congress, California's Newsom is in a familiar fight

 KQED

Trump pushed states to change their voting maps to help the GOP win next year. Newsom's leading a campaign in his state to counter that and it puts him in a familiar type of fight.
Then California Gov. Gray Davis (L) shakes hands with State Sen. John Burton (D-San Francisco), co-author of SB 2, after Davis signed the bill October 5, 2003 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Then California Gov. Gray Davis (L) shakes hands with State Sen. John Burton (D-San Francisco), co-author of SB 2, after Davis signed the bill October 5, 2003 in Los Angeles, Calif. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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John Burton, architect of the California Democratic machine, dies at 92

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John Burton, longtime California legislator and influential Democratic Party leader, shaped Sacramento politics, mentored Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Boxer, and championed labor, civil rights and foster care reforms.
Actor and military veterans' advocate Tom Hanks will not receive an official ceremony as the 2025 winner of the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award. The prestigious award is given out each year to a civilian by the West Point Association of Graduates.

Actor and military veterans' advocate Tom Hanks will not receive an official ceremony as the 2025 winner of the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award. The prestigious award is given out each year to a civilian by the West Point Association of Graduates. Christopher Polk/Getty Images hide caption

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Culture

A West Point alumni group scraps prestigious award celebrations honoring Tom Hanks

The 69-year-old actor and veterans' advocate had been scheduled to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award at an official ceremony and parade on Sept. 25.
Stacey Gilbert and her son Ryan Gilbert are teachers in the New Orleans area.

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Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later

20 years ago, New Orleans fired its teachers. It's been rebuilding ever since

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When New Orleans schools reopened after Katrina, most of the city's educators didn't get their jobs back. Instead, they were often replaced with young people who were new to town — and new to teaching.

Hurricane Katrina brought a wave of young, new teachers to New Orleans

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Business

Food-makers are phasing out artificial dyes. The problem: Americans love the color

Sam's Club is among the food makers removing artificial dyes from products, yet hoping shoppers don't notice a difference in color. But why?

How colorful do we want our food to be? American shoppers have a say

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White beans and chorizo with quick-marinated tomatoes and onions are a delicious way to say goodbye to summer.

White beans and chorizo with quick-marinated tomatoes and onions are a delicious way to say goodbye to summer.



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Get your tastebuds ready for fall with a recipe that's packed with flavor and color

How white beans, chorizo and some olive oil can smooth out an awkward transition from summer to fall.

Send off summer with this recipe that’s packed with flavor and color

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The iconic lox bagel — a "Classic with the Works" — at Russ & Daughters.

The iconic lox bagel — a "Classic with the Works" — at Russ & Daughters. Keren Carrion/NPR hide caption

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Russ & Daughters in NYC celebrates '100 years of appetizing' and family

At Russ & Daughters, it takes three months to learn how to slice salmon. NPR's Scott Simon visits the 100 year-old appetizing store to try his hand at the fine art and talk about their new cookbook.

Russ & Daughters in NYC celebrates more than 100 years of 'appetizing' and family

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