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Wednesday

State of the World from NPR

The impact of cluster munitions on civilian deaths

Cluster munitions are banned in more than 100 countries, but they're being used by Russia and Ukraine in their war. We hear about a report documenting the deaths and injuries caused by these weapons.

The impact of cluster munitions on civilian deaths

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Bombino performs at The Hamilton Live in Washington on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

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Music News

Bombino sings of home on his new album 'Sahel'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Tuareg singer-songwriter and guitarist Bombino about his new album Sahel, and his nomadic people's struggles and joys.

Bombino sings of home on his new album 'Sahel'

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Friday

Politics

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."

Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges

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Business

Morning news brief

UAW set to expand strike if automakers fail to meet deadline. The Italian island of Lampedusa is overwhelmed by migrants. Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian separatists end offensive in disputed enclave.

Morning news brief

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Business

If deadline isn't met, UAW vows to escalate strikes against Big 3 automakers

Hours away from a deadline set by the United Auto Workers union, we'll soon know whether more autoworkers are going to join the strike against the Big 3 automakers.

If deadline isn't met, UAW vows to escalate strikes against Big 3 automakers

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Thursday

Media

Rupert Murdoch announces he will step down as Fox and News Corp chairman

The 92-year-old media magnate built an unmatched global media empire over seven decades from a single newspaper he inherited in his native Australia. Murdoch says he plans to retire in November.

Rupert Murdoch announces he will step down as Fox and News Corp chairman

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Africa

Libyan poet Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who warned of flood risks, died in Derna flood

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Libyan writer Khaled Mattawa. He translated a poem by Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who wrote about the flood risks in Libya before he died in them.

Libyan poet Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who warned of flood risks, died in Derna flood

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Politics

Morning news brief

House Republicans can't agree on a stopgap government spending bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Lawsuits say Baton Rouge police beat detainees.

Morning news brief

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Wednesday

Law

Attorney General Merrick Garland to appear before House Judiciary Committee

Republicans are expected to interrogate U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland over the investigations into Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Attorney General Merrick Garland to appear before House Judiciary Committee

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Business

How a protracted UAW strike could impact what people pay for new and used cars

The UAW strike has shut down plants making some popular vehicles. But the long-term consequences on car prices depend on how broad and prolonged the strike becomes.

How a protracted UAW strike could impact what people pay for new and used cars

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Business

As the Fed prepares to meet, many economists say another rate hike is unlikely

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday. But investors will be on the lookout for any signals about what comes next.

As the Fed prepares to meet, many economists say another rate hike is unlikely

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Politics

Morning news brief

Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear before the House Judiciary Committee. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. The UAW strike may affect new and used car prices.

Morning news brief

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Tuesday

National

President Biden addresses the U.N. General Assembly in New York

President Biden gives his annual address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

President Biden addresses the U.N. General Assembly in New York

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Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

Mitski says love ties together the narratives on her new album. "Sometimes the love is not good for you, and sometimes it's a respite from a dark situation." Ebru Yildiz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mitski about her new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

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National

Morning news brief

President Biden speaks at the United Nations. Five Americans travel to the U.S. after a prisoner swap with Iran. Canada blames the Indian government for the assassination of a Sikh leader in June.

Morning news brief

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