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Effort to pay at least some federal workers fails in Senate

A sign on the entrance to the U.S. National Arboretum is seen as it is closed due to the federal government shut down on October 01, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The Senate failed to advance two partisan bills that would have paid some federal workers during the shutdown. Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked as the shutdown drags on.

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How presidents have changed the White House — and how Trump's ballroom is different

The gutted interior of the White House in 1950, during major structural renovations that forced President Truman and his family to live in a temporary residence for nearly four years.

President Trump is demolishing the East Wing to make room for a ballroom. His administration says he's continuing a presidential legacy of White House renovations, but this is the biggest in decades.

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The East Wing could fully be demolished soon, as preservationists urge caution

The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on Wednesday. The demolition is part of President Trump

President Trump is plowing ahead with plans to build a grand ballroom where the East Wing of the White House currently stands. The plans have not gone through the committee tasked with overseeing such projects.

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Anglican Church Archbishop accused of sexual misconduct

Archbishop Steve Wood, who heads the Anglican Church of North America, faces allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and plagiarism, according to an explosive report released by The Washington Post.

Archbishop Steve Wood, who heads the Anglican Church of North America, faces of sexual harassment allegations. This marks the latest in a string of crises to rock the small, conservative denomination.

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NBA coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe

The FBI has arrested Miami Heat player Terry Rozier after a long-running gambling investigation.

Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups allegedly participated in a separate scheme involving underground poker games.

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Its the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue

People detained by federal agents walk into a suburban Chicago ICE Detention Center in Broadview, IL on Sept. 19.

There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend.

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Vance slams Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an 'insult'

U.S. Vice President Vance tours the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem on Thursday.

Vice President Vance's scathing remark came as he wrapped up an Israel trip, as the Trump administration attempts to keep up momentum on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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Court to rule on troop deployment. And, a new Pentagon press corps emerges

National Guard Members patrol 14th Street, working with Washington, D.C., Metro police on Aug. 24 in Washington, D.C.

A court could rule on legal challenges surrounding the National Guard deployments in the coming days. And, a new policy for Pentagon reporters has led many to turn in their press passes.

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This 'magical' dinosaur specimen emerged from the ground like a polished jewel

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A new pachycephalosaur, officially named Zavacephale rinpoche, was described in the journal Nature. The word rinpoche is Tibetan for "precious one" and refers to the domed skull.

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Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off

In response to U.S. Postal Service changes, California state officials are urging mail-in voters for a special election on congressional redistricting to return their ballots before Election Day to help ensure their ballots get postmarked by the deadline. Here, a post office in Montclair, Calif., is seen last year.

Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office.

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What Jared Kushner brings to the negotiating table in the Middle East

Jared Kushner attends a press conference at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel on Tuesday.

President Trump's son-in-law says his relationships in the Middle East helped him broker a deal between Hamas and Israel. But his business ties also present a potential conflict.

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Antidepressant side effects differ greatly depending on the drug, study finds

A new study found the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the U.S., called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, or SSRIs, tended to have fewer side effects than some older medications.

Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug.

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Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here's what to know

A member of the Texas National Guard stands at an army reserve training facility on October 07, 2025 in Elwood, Illinois.

Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such cases going forward.

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Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans

Sports ticket prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in the past 25 years. Bob Hinz (right) has been a Baltimore Orioles season ticket holder for two decades but recent price increases have caused him to reconsider.

For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out.

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Starter homes are scarce. But homebuyers can improve their odds

A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

For decades, construction of smaller, entry-level homes has been has been falling. But there are ways to find an affordable first home, and the changing market may help.

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Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington.

President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new "massive sanctions" against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at bringing an end to Moscow's brutal war on Ukraine.

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Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show

Misty Copeland, left, and Oprah Winfrey attend the American Ballet Theatre

Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form.

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This nation has the fastest rising rate of cancer cases -- and deaths -- in the world

A cloud of smog hovers above Lebanon

According to a new report, cancer rates are skyrocketing in this tiny country. What's causing this to happen? And what steps can be taken to turn the tide?

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Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms

Culiseta annulata mosquito, seen here in the United Kingdom's Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, as been found for the first time in Iceland.'/>

The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.

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Confused by the U.S. economy? You're not alone

How are changing tariffs, the AI boom, immigration policies and uncertainty in employment and the stock market impacting the economy? Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, explains.

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Greetings from an Indian Railways coach, with spectacular views from Mumbai to Goa

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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

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VP Vance tries to progress Gaza ceasefire. And, White House demolition draws critics

Vice President JD Vance gestures as he departs a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel on Oct. 21. Vance is expected to meet top US Middle East envoys and military experts monitoring the fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics.

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Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds

A new study finds that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making, and reverse a process associated with aging.

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.

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The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

People receive food for furloughed federal workers at No Limits Outreach Ministries on Oct. 21, 2025 in Hyattsville, Md. The U.S. government shutdown dragged into a third week, with Congress gridlocked in a clash over spending and no resolution in sight to a crisis that has already cost thousands of jobs.

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

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Mamdani's rise in NYC reflects generational fight within the Democratic Party

Andrew Cuomo, New York City mayoral candidate, left, and Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, shake hands during a mayoral debate in New York Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who's 67 and long a member of Democratic Party royalty.

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Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal

Left: President Trump gestures during a meeting at the White House on Oct. 14. Right: The title page of the 1776 R. Bell edition of "Common Sense," by American author and politician Thomas Paine.

The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom he suggests it signals "a more simple past."

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American 'Bibisitters' try to keep the Israel-Hamas truce on track

Vice President Vance meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Vance is among several high-profile U.S. officials in Israel to bolster the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.

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Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami

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The Spanish soccer league said Tuesday that plans for Barcelona to play a game against Villarreal outside Miami in December have been called off, following increased opposition to the match.

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Trump pick to lead watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages revealed

Paul Ingrassia arrives before Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House, June 4, 2025, in Washington.

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.

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Republicans advance the mid-decade redistricting fight into swing-state North Carolina

Attendees cheer during a rally protesting a proposed redistricting map Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.

North Carolina is poised to become the first swing state to draw new congressional districts amid a nationwide redistricting battle initiated by President Trump.

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