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A town in northeast China has shrunk by a third since 2010. Here's one family's story

Vegetables grow in front of an abandoned movie theater in Yimianpo, in China

An elementary school in Yimianpo is now a storage yard. The number of children in the town has dropped by half and there are fewer than three births per 1,000 residents in the province — China's lowest rate.

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Hundreds killed in Darfur hospital massacre, 'hero' doctors abducted

Displaced Sudanese who fled el-Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), arrive in the town of Tawila war-torn Sudan

The last hospital in Darfur's el-Fasher has been destroyed by paramilitaries — hundreds of patients killed and doctors taken.

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Who's the man behind President Trump's dismantling of the federal government?

In a New Yorker article co-published with ProPublica, reporter Andy Kroll describes Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a "shadow president" with oversized influence.

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Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally

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The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.

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Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft. And this year it turns 75!

This is the 75th year that costumed kids are asking not only for candy but trick or treating for UNICEF to help children in need.  The program has raised over $200 million since it began.

The idea of asking kids to collect coins for needy children abroad was born of one couple's desire to add meaning to Halloweening. Some say it's now more important than ever.

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Trump lowers China's tariffs. And, what to know for Casey Means' confirmation hearing

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on Oct. 30 in Busan, South Korea. Trump is meeting Xi for the first time since taking office for his second term, following months of growing tension between the two countries.

President Trump met with China's President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions. And, Trump's Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Casey Means, faces questions today in her Senate confirmation hearing.

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Trump rates meeting with China's Xi '12 out of 10', lowers tariffs

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

President Trump said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping "agreed to almost everything" in their nearly two-hour meeting in South Korea, which Trump said was "friendly."

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Trump suggests the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose together ahead of their summit talk at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday.

President Donald Trump appeared to suggest the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades, saying it would be on an "equal basis" with Russia and China.

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What to watch for during Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general

Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megyn Kelly attend a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, in Washington, D.C.

While she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions from senators about her qualifications and views on vaccines.

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Trump keeps flirting with the idea of a third term. That would be unconstitutional

President Trump talks to reporters on Air Force One with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday.

A recent interview with Steve Bannon reignited chatter about whether President Trump would try to run in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment.

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Why car insurance costs have soared (and what drivers are doing about it)

Car insurance premiums, on average, have increased 55% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Car insurance premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation. They've stabilized, at least for now, but more than half of Americans say the costs are painful.

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Toronto Blue Jays take a 3-2 lead over Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball

Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993.

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Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka says U.S. revoked his visa after Trump criticism

Nobel Prize laureate Wole Soyinka speaks to The Associated Press during an interview at freedom park in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2021.

Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.

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The East Wing gave women space to thrive in the White House — here's why

A section of the East Wing of the White House is torn down in Washington on Oct. 22.

First intended as an entrance for social events, the East Wing became the first lady's office space. Historians say the shift was a key part of professionalizing staff for the president's wife.

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Trump says South Korea will build a nuclear submarine in the U.S.

President Trump and South Korea

It's unclear what the timeline for such a project would be. The announcement follows trade negotiations between the countries, including Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding.

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What Wikipedia and Grokipedia are saying about each other

A screengrab from Grokipedia shows its article about Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that Grokipedia is challenging.

Elon Musk's new online encyclopedia aims to challenge Wikipedia, which he has accused of left-leaning bias. We used them to search for data about each other.

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'The helpers need help'. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.

Mary Ann Edwards takes stock of inventory at the Llano Food Pantry in central Texas on October 23, 2025. She said the pantry has seen increased need because of rising costs of goods over the last year. With SNAP benefits set to halt barring Congressional intervention, she expects to see "a bunch of new people coming in."

Food banks have already been contending with higher food prices and increased need. Administrators say demand will skyrocket if federal nutrition benefits stop in a few days because of the government shutdown.

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How will the dismantling of USAID affect U.S. relief efforts in Jamaica?

Volunteers assemble relief packages for Hurricane Melissa at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Fla., on October 27, 2025. The traditional role that the United States plays in disaster relief around the world will be affected by the dismantling of USAID.

USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane.

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"Defend American culture": DHS pledge leaves some Latinos rattled

A DHS recruitment poster.

DHS's social media campaign promises to defend American identity and culture from an invasion. For many Latinos, it's a message that does not sit well.

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White House fires entire commission that reviews designs for federal buildings

The Jefferson Memorial and US Capitol are seen alongside the Tidal Basin in an aerial photograph taken on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, DC, on October 22, 2024.

The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.

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Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds

The adolescent brain is still developing, and the use of cannabis regularly may disrupt healthy neural development.

Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.

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Israel says the ceasefire is back on after its overnight strikes in Gaza kill over 100

Displaced Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli army strike on their tent camp in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Wednesday.

Israel's military said the ceasefire in Gaza resumed after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

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Greetings from high up in Colombia's Andes, where 'prairie-style meat' is a delicacy

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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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Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica devastated. And, the shutdown's impact on airports

Residents self-evacuate under pouring rain from Playa Siboney to safe locations ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, on Oct. 28.

Officials are assessing the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5. And, how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers.

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Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting

President Donald Trump speaks at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO luncheon in Gyoeongju, South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday.

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An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population

Scientists are taking a second look at a drug for Alzheimer

A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease.

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This furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor

Isaac Stein stands outside "Shysters Dogs" on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

While on furlough, Isaac Stein is fulfilling a childhood dream and passion project as a hot dog vendor.

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Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests

A federal agent, center, walks to his vehicle outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., on Oct. 21, 2025.

Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.

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Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues

Children play with Play-Doh at a Head Start center in Michigan.

If the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children could be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families.

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Love or hate chain restaurants? We want to hear your story

A sign marks the location of an Applebee

America loves chain restaurants. NPR reporters Alana Wise and Jaclyn Diaz explore why.

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