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U.S. gives Israel deadline to dramatically increase assistance into Gaza
U.N. agencies say over the last two weeks Israel has blocked almost all food aid from getting into northern Gaza. The Biden administration tells Israel it has 30 days to increase assistance.
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Schools worry about student safety when their facilities are used as polling places
Schools often make good polling places, but amid safety concerns, and the disruption of several days of early voting some districts don't want to offer their spaces.
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Ukraine says North Korea may be sending soldiers to help Russia in the war
Ukraine says its military intelligence has evidence North Korea isn’t just sending weapons to Russia to assist in the war on Ukraine. Pyongyang may also be sending soldiers. Russia denies the claim.
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Morning news brief
Polls move in Donald Trump’s direction, but race remains tight. White House tells Israel to increase aid to northern Gaza. Ukraine says North Korea may be sending soldiers to help Russia in the war.
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As Election Day approaches, international election observers are in the U.S.
Teams of EU election observers are in the U.S. to visit polling places, speak with campaigns and asses media coverage. They will then make recommendations about how to improve the process.
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The 'blue dot' around Omaha, Neb., has become a critical focus for Democrats
Democrats are hoping to pick up one electoral college vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.
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Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot
In Arizona voters will decide whether local law enforcement should have the power to arrest people who cross the state's southern border illegally.
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New recording of a tragedy in Swannanoa happens as area recovers from hurricane
Purely coincidentally, Americana musician Rhiannon Giddens' new single, “Swannanoa Tunnel,” was released shortly after Hurricane Helene practically leveled the region around Swannanoa, N.C.
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More women who’ve been denied abortions are going public with their stories
Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are telling their stories — and that could impact the upcoming election:
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Israel plan would withhold aid from northern Gaza to get Hamas to free more hostages
The IDF has issued evacuation orders for people living in the area, saying anyone who remains is a combatant. If implemented, this siege would affect around 400,000 people living in northern Gaza.
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VP Harris is spending a lot of time courting Black voters -- specifically men
Vice President Harris is racing to shore up support and turnout from Black male voters with new promises and a high-profile radio town hall.
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Gordon Sundland testified against Donald Trump. Why does he plan to vote for him?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gordon Sundland, a Republican donor and former ambassador to the European Union during the Trump administration, about why he's again supporting the former president.