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Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?

Drug use remains dangerous and debilitating for many people in the U.S. A person in addiction pleaded for help on a street corner in Burlington, Vermont. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption

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Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?

In a twist that many addiction experts thought impossible, the decades long upward trend of opioid deaths in the United States has finally started to decline. And while there are plenty of theories, there are still very few answers as to why and how.

Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?

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October 7th: A year of war through the eyes of those who lived it

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October 7th: A year of war through the eyes of those who lived it

The October 7th Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza have changed the course of geopolitics. The events have upended the lives of countless individuals, and they will have far reaching consequences for the world.

October 7th: A year of war through the eyes of those who lived it

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In states where votes are close, organizers are aiming to 'lose by less.' Why?

Volunteers for the Walworth County Democrats fold pamphlets for canvassers ahead of this year's presidential election. Keren Carrión/NPR hide caption

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In states where votes are close, organizers are aiming to 'lose by less.' Why?

In a state where every vote matters, campaigns are not only trying to win in counties where they're strongest. They're also trying to lose by less in places where votes for their candidate are harder to find. We take a look at volunteers in Wisconsin who are working to make less more.

In states where votes are close, organizers are aiming to 'lose by less.' Why?

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Wisconsin's vote is vital to the presidency. What are residents there looking for?

Jim Neumeyer is the owner of Beans & Barley, a staple cafe and shop in a Milwaukee neighborhood, talks to customers at his shop. Beans & Barley is a progressive space in the community. Keren Carrión/NPR hide caption

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Wisconsin's vote is vital to the presidency. What are residents there looking for?

Consider This host Ari Shapiro and WUWM's Maayan Silver speak with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state.

Wisconsin's vote is vital to the presidency. What are residents there looking for?

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Neighbors have been helping neighbors recover from hurricane Helene

An aerial view of people clearing away debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene flooding in Asheville, North Carolina. President Joe Biden has ordered the deployment of 1,000 active duty U.S. soldiers to assist with storm relief efforts. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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Neighbors have been helping neighbors recover from hurricane Helene

The effort to recover from Hurricane Helene is only beginning. But neighbors and volunteers from humanitarian organizations are pitching in to help.

Neighbors have been helping neighbors recover from hurricane Helene

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Conflict in the Middle East is spreading. Is a wider regional war imminent?

Fire erupts between Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv and the city of Modiin following an Iranian missile attack, on October 1, 2024. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a missile attack under way against Israel on October 1 was in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week as well as that of the Hamas leader. AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Conflict in the Middle East is spreading. Is a wider regional war imminent?

The war in the Middle East appears to be widening, almost one year after Hamas launched its attack on Israel.

Conflict in the Middle East is spreading. Is a wider regional war imminent?

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How much can the upcoming vice presidential debate impact the election?

Left: Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) speaks during the Republican National Convention in July. Right: Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in August. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Jae Hong/AP/NPR hide caption

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How much can the upcoming vice presidential debate impact the election?

In a race where so much of the polling is within the margin of error — it seems as though any one thing could affect the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

How much can the upcoming vice presidential debate impact the election?

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Author Robert Caro on the history of power

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Author Robert Caro on the history of power

Historian Robert Caro's book "The Power Broker" details how urban planner Robert Moses reshaped New York through the roads and bridges he built, and the lives of the communities he destroyed.

Author Robert Caro on the history of power

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Are we entering a #MeToo reckoning for the music industry?

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Are we entering a #MeToo reckoning for the music industry?

When Sean "Diddy" Combs sang about being a bad boy in his 2001 hit, the lyrics were a mission statement and a boast. But today, the lyrics might sound more like a warning, as dozens of allegations of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, racketeering and rape are piling up against the music mogul.

Are we entering a #MeToo reckoning for the music industry?

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Meet the man in charge of prosecuting war crimes

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Meet the man in charge of prosecuting war crimes

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karim Khan, the lead prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, about the pager explosions and conflict in the Middle East.

Meet the man in charge of prosecuting war crimes

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