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Politics

Week in politics: Trump dances on stage at town hall, Harris appears on Fox News

by Scott Simon, Ron Elving

4 min

Week in politics: Trump dances on stage at town hall, Harris appears on Fox News

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Middle East

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Scott Simon

3 min

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams gestures after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in New York. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: 'YER OUT!' Eric Adams' fashion faux pas

by Scott Simon

2 min

ESSAY 10-19-24

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Politics

Georgia saw record-high early voting numbers. Here's what that means for the election

by Scott Simon

4 min

Georgia saw record-high early voting numbers. Here's what that means for the election

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Business

FTC orders companies to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up for them

by Alina Selyukh

2 min

FTC orders companies to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up for them

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Author Interviews

Mosab Abu Toha writes poetry to preserve memory and bear witness to Palestinian life

by Scott Simon

6 min

Mosab Abu Toha writes poetry to preserve memory and bear witness to Palestinian life

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Climate

The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe

by Lauren Sommer

3 min

The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe

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Movie Interviews

In painter Titus Kaphar's first film, a troubled father comes back to seek forgiveness

by Scott Simon

7 min

In painter Titus Kaphar's first film, a troubled father comes back to seek forgiveness

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Music Interviews

David Prowse of indie rock duo Japandroids on their latest — and last — album

by Scott Simon, Ryan Benk

8 min

David Prowse of indie rock duo Japandroids on their latest — and last — album

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Jen Easterly, director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, speaks at a meeting, Feb. 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Politics

U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'

by Emma Bowman, Scott Simon

7 min

CYBERSECURITY EXPERT ON ELECTION

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The Americas

Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power

by Scott Simon, Emily Green

3 min

Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, campaigns in Waterford, Mich., on Friday. Harris made numerous stops in the state as former President Donald Trump held a rally in Detroit. Early voting begins on Saturday in Michigan.

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Politics

Harris and Trump hold competing rallies in Michigan

by Don Gonyea, Asma Khalid, Eric McDaniel

4 min

CAMPAIGNING IN MICHIGAN

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Middle East

Who was Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed by Israel?

by Daniel Estrin

4 min

Who was Yayha Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed by Israel?

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Education

School counselors are using creative ways to help kids cope with the trauma of floods

by Amy Diaz

4 min

School counselors are using creative ways to help kids cope with the trauma of floods

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Business

China's economy is set to have its slowest year of growth in decades

by John Ruwitch, Scott Simon

3 min

China's economy is set to have its slowest year of growth in decades

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Sports

Saturday Sports: MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, hockey season kickoff

by Scott Simon

4 min

Saturday Sports: MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, hockey season kickoff

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Author Interviews

A celebrity in Ukraine publishes a book in English for personal and political reasons

by Joanna Kakissis

4 min

A celebrity in Ukraine publishes a book in English for personal and political reasons

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Author Interviews

Author Alia Trabucco Zerán on her new novel 'Clean'

by Scott Simon

6 min

Author Alia Trabucco Zerán on her new novel 'Clean'

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Politics

Week in politics: Trump dances on stage at town hall, Harris appears on Fox News

Middle East

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon

Simon Says

ESSAY 10-19-24

Politics

Georgia saw record-high early voting numbers. Here's what that means for the election

Business

FTC orders companies to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up for them

Author Interviews

Mosab Abu Toha writes poetry to preserve memory and bear witness to Palestinian life

Climate

The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe

Movie Interviews

In painter Titus Kaphar's first film, a troubled father comes back to seek forgiveness

Music Interviews

David Prowse of indie rock duo Japandroids on their latest — and last — album

Politics

CYBERSECURITY EXPERT ON ELECTION

The Americas

Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power

Politics

CAMPAIGNING IN MICHIGAN

Middle East

Who was Yayha Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed by Israel?

Education

School counselors are using creative ways to help kids cope with the trauma of floods

Business

China's economy is set to have its slowest year of growth in decades

Sports

Saturday Sports: MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, hockey season kickoff

Author Interviews

A celebrity in Ukraine publishes a book in English for personal and political reasons

Author Interviews

Author Alia Trabucco Zerán on her new novel 'Clean'

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