Morning Edition for October 8, 2021 : NPR

News brief: Texas abortion law, jobs report, CIA's focus on China

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Planet Money investigates the logjams that keep renters from receiving aid

by Chris Arnold , Kenny Malone

Planet Money investigates the logjams that keep renters from receiving aid

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With the China Mission Center, the CIA refocuses on the changing world stage

by Rachel Martin , Greg Myre

With the China Mission Center, the CIA refocuses on the changing world stage

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Why some voters in Arizona have soured on Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

by Matthew Casey

Why some voters in Arizona have soured on Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

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Fan appears to be OK after Seattle Seahawks mascot claws his head

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States with diverse tax revenue streams see their budgets bounce back

by Nicole Nixon

States with diverse tax revenue streams see their budgets bounce back

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For Brandi Carlile, band and family are one and the same

In These Silent Days is the latest collaboration between singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile and her core band, twin brothers Phil and Tim Hanseroth. Neil Krug/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

For Brandi Carlile, band and family are one and the same

by Rachel Martin , Vince Pearson

For Brandi Carlile, band and family are one and the same

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Media

2021's Nobel Peace Prize winners are revealed

by Frank Langfitt , Charles Maynes

2021's Nobel Peace Prize winners are revealed

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National

A Hispanic church in Tennessee is grieving the loss of its charismatic founder

by Blake Farmer

A Hispanic church in Tennessee is grieving the loss of its charismatic founder

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Religion

Pope encourages religious leaders to appeal for humanitarian needs over weapons

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Economy

Latest jobs report sheds more light on how the U.S. economy is doing

by Rachel Martin , Scott Horsley

Latest jobs report sheds more light on how the U.S. economy is doing

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StoryCorps

First female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation will be featured on U.S. coin

by Jo Corona

First female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation will be featured on U.S. coin

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Middle East

Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on Sunday

by A Martínez , Ruth Sherlock

Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on Sunday

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Asia

Patrons still receive service at flooded riverside restaurant in Thailand

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Health

Barbers are enlisted to tout the benefits of being vaccinated against COVID

by Ximena Conde

Barbers are enlisted to tout the benefits of being vaccinated against COVID

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National

Texas providers of abortion services are wary the law's status could change again

by Ashley Lopez

Texas providers of abortion services are wary the law's status could change again

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National

Groups opposed to abortion rights are unhappy with judge's intervention in Texas

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