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National

FEMA administrator addresses the damage done by Hurricane Helene

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

FEMA administrator addresses the damage done by Hurricane Helene

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Middle East

Understanding Israel's strategy in Lebanon as it amasses troops along the border

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Understanding Israel's strategy in Lebanon as it amasses troops along the border

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Politics

Politics chat: Trump and Harris campaign across states, VP candidates prep for debate

by Mara Liasson, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Politics chat: Trump and Harris campaign across states, VP candidates prep for debate

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Middle East

Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader sparks mixed reactions across the Middle East

by Ruth Sherlock

3 min

Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader sparks mixed reactions across the Middle East

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Music

An Atlanta tribute concert celebrated former president Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday

by Stephen Fowler

5 min

An Atlanta tribute concert celebrated former president Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday

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Shipping containers sit piled at the Port of Baltimore on September 21, 2018. Dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast have threatened to strike as early as October 1, if a new contract deal is not reached. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Business

East and Gulf Coast dockworkers could strike tonight. Here's what's at stake

by Andrea Hsu

3 min

DOCKWORKER STRIKE NEARS

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Sunday Puzzle: drugstore scramble

by Will Shortz

6 min

SUNDAY PUZZLE 092924

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Space

Scientists have developed a new way to stop a dangerous asteroid from hitting Earth

by Ayesha Rascoe

2 min

Scientists have developed a new way to stop a dangerous asteroid from hitting Earth

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Movie Interviews

Sydney Freeland on 'Rez Ball', the new underdog sports film on Netflix

by Ayesha Rascoe

7 min

Sydney Freeland on 'Rez Ball', the new underdog sports film on Netflix

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Middle East

Israel braces for potential retaliation, Lebanon prepares for possible invasion

by Ayesha Rascoe, Kat Lonsdorf

3 min

Israel braces for potential retaliation, Lebanon prepares for possible invasion

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Politics

Trump and Harris address issues including abortion and immigration in speeches

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Trump and Harris address issues including abortion and immigration in speeches

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Politics

Immigration will likely be a focus at Tuesday's VP debate

by Eric Westervelt, Jasmine Garsd, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Immigration will likely be a focus at Tuesday's VP debate

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Middle East

The U.S. shouldn't let Lebanon turn into another Gaza, NYU professor says

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

The U.S. shouldn't let Lebanon turn into another Gaza, NYU professor says

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Music Interviews

Jazz pianist Christian Sands on his new album 'Embracing Dawn'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Jazz pianist Christian Sands on his new album 'Embracing Dawn'

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Politics

Trump and Walz take politics to the football field with respective visits

by Pat Duggins, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Trump and Walz take politics to the football field with respective visits

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National

Along Florida's Gulf Coast, residents are reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene

by Ayesha Rascoe, Frank Morris

4 min

In south Florida, residents are reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene

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Author Interviews

Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to nonfiction with his essay collection 'The Message'

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11 min

Writer Ta-Nahesi Coates returns to nonfiction with his essay collection 'The Message'

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National

FEMA administrator addresses the damage done by Hurricane Helene

Middle East

Understanding Israel's strategy in Lebanon as it amasses troops along the border

Politics

Politics chat: Trump and Harris campaign across states, VP candidates prep for debate

Middle East

Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader sparks mixed reactions across the Middle East

Music

An Atlanta tribute concert celebrated former president Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday

Business

DOCKWORKER STRIKE NEARS

Sunday Puzzle

SUNDAY PUZZLE 092924

Space

Scientists have developed a new way to stop a dangerous asteroid from hitting Earth

Movie Interviews

Sydney Freeland on 'Rez Ball', the new underdog sports film on Netflix

Middle East

Israel braces for potential retaliation, Lebanon prepares for possible invasion

Politics

Trump and Harris address issues including abortion and immigration in speeches

Politics

Immigration will likely be a focus at Tuesday's VP debate

Middle East

The U.S. shouldn't let Lebanon turn into another Gaza, NYU professor says

Music Interviews

Jazz pianist Christian Sands on his new album 'Embracing Dawn'

Politics

Trump and Walz take politics to the football field with respective visits

National

In south Florida, residents are reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene

Author Interviews

Writer Ta-Nahesi Coates returns to nonfiction with his essay collection 'The Message'

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