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Israel Escalates In Lebanon, Vice Presidential Debate

Israel says it has launched a "limited" ground operation into Southern Lebanon, launching a major escalation in its conflict with Hezbollah. Plus, what to listen for during tonight's vice presidential debate.

Israel Escalates In Lebanon, Vice Presidential Debate

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Burying Nasrallah, Flooding In NC, Veterans and the Election, How to Stress Less

Lebanon prepares to bury Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In North Carolina, damage from flooding is "widespread and catastrophic," according to Gov. Roy Cooper. The two candidates for vice president are both veterans. How do their campaigns approach vets' issues? And for NPR's new series on stress reduction, we consider the benefits of "positive reappraisal."

Burying Nasrallah, Flooding In NC, Veterans and the Election, How to Stress Less

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Special Coverage: Hassan Nasrallah Is Dead. What's Next For The Middle East?

Israel's assassination of Hassan Nasrallah — who led Hezbollah for more than 30 years — has been met with mixed reactions in the region. In Israel, there have been celebrations, even as people prepare for the possibility of retaliation. In Ramallah, in the West Bank, streets filled with Palestinians chanting promises to continue resistance against Israel. Nasrallah's death raises questions about who will fill a power void at the top of what the US considers a terrorist organization.

Special Coverage: Hassan Nasrallah Is Dead. What's Next For The Middle East?

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The Dark Side of Rooftop Solar

POMONA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Residential solar company employee installs solar panels on the rooftop of a household in Pomona, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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The Dark Side of Rooftop Solar

Today on The Sunday Story we feature an episode from the NPR podcast Planet Money about the inner workings of the residential solar industry and how the business practices of some companies have soured customers on the promise of this renewable energy. And the team looks into where the residential solar industry is headed in the future.

The Dark Side of Rooftop Solar

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Israel Kills Hezbollah Leader; Helene Floods North Carolina

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed on Friday, when a series of blasts targeting Hezbollah rip through Beirut. His killing and the attack on the capital signal a major escalation in the fighting between Israel and Lebanon. Plus, Hurricane Helene might've been downgraded to a tropic storm, but it still managed to drench North Carolina - we'll have the latest on the storm's impact.

Israel Kills Hezbollah Leader; Helene Floods North Carolina

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall, Netanyahu Addresses UN, Sudan Civil War

Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but when it made landfall late last night as a Category 4 hurricane, it packed a dangerous one-two punch of high winds and a storm surge. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday, and the Sudanese army has launched a major offensive to take back the capital.

Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall, Netanyahu Addresses UN, Sudan Civil War

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Ukraine's Victory Plan, New York Mayor Indictment, Hurricane Helene

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has a plan to defeat Russia. He's in Washington on Thursday to discuss this plan with President Biden. New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, according to media reports, and Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Ukraine's Victory Plan, New York Mayor Indictment, Hurricane Helene

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Iran's Role As Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies, FAFSA Fiasco, Death Penalty

As the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah intensifies, concern grows about the potential involvement of Iran. Last year, there were a number of issues with the form to get federal student aid. A new investigation is detailing what went wrong with FAFSA, and Missouri executed a man even though the office that worked to convict him says they made a mistake.

Iran's Role As Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies, FAFSA Fiasco, Death Penalty

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Fleeing From Israeli Attacks, Harris' Policy Priorities, Plastic Recycling Lawsuit

Tens of thousands of people in Lebanon are fleeing from Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. Vice President Harris wants to make it easier to restore abortion rights. She spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio about her policy priorities, and California is suing ExxonMobil alleging the oil giant knowingly misled the public about the effectiveness of plastic recycling.

Fleeing From Israeli Attacks, Harris' Policy Priorities, Plastic Recycling Lawsuit

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Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates, UN General Assembly, Alabama Mass Shooting

Israel's military has warned people in southern Lebanon to evacuate homes used to store weapons for Hezbollah. This comes after last week's explosion of Hezbollah communication devices and multiple strikes. World leaders gather in New York this week to discuss the biggest geopolitical issues and crisis, and the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, is calling for action after a mass shooting.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates, UN General Assembly, Alabama Mass Shooting

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