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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

A cashier scans groceries, including produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a grocery store in Baltimore on Monday.

The high court's decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing.

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Bros really are dominating podcasting

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New research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows that both podcast hosts and their guests skew very heavily male – and white.

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This podcast says 'I've Had It' with Republicans – and Democrats who don't fight back

Angie Sullivan (L) and Jennifer Welch (R) speak onstage during a GLAAD Pride Month event on June 26, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York.

In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success.

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Museums had a rough 2025: Report shows lower attendance, lost grants, less money

Visitors view exhibits related to slavery at the John Brown Museum at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park  in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. According to Marilyn Jackson, CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, President Trump

The American Alliance of Museums put out its annual industry snapshot and it's not great. Trump's targeting of museum programming had downstream effects and put a "chill on corporate philanthropy."

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'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet

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Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now.

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The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to grace periods for mail ballot returns

A tray of mail-in ballots is seen at King County elections headquarters on Nov. 5, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

The Supreme Court will hear a case that could decide whether states can count postmarked mail ballots that arrive after Election Day — something that about 20 states and territories currently allow.

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COVID vaccine rollout and pandemic preparedness assessed in new book, 'Fair Doses'

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In his new book, _'_Fair Doses,' epidemiologist Seth Berkley discusses what went right -- and wrong -- with COVID vaccine distribution and whether the world is ready if a new pandemic were to strike.

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'Nuremberg' is full of big questions — and missed opportunities

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The new film portrays Hitler's second-in-command, Hermann Goering, as a wily mastermind, sidestepping uncomfortable questions about how unexceptional evil can be.

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Senate approves legislation to end shutdown. And, where climate change efforts stand

The U.S. House of Representatives is seen on the 40th day of a government shutdown on Nov. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The House returns to vote on a bipartisan bill that could end the government shutdown. And, at the COP30, data show the world is still far from meeting its climate goals.

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9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight

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Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food.

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I'm pregnant but my doctor won't see me before 9 weeks. Why not? Is it OK to wait?

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A pregnancy test can tell you that you're expecting as early as 4 weeks, but most doctors won't see you for another month. Many women want care sooner. Why's it so hard to get and what can you do?

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How to avoid 'The Winner's Curse'

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A new book by the Nobel-winning pioneer of behavioral economics offers some advice we can all use.

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A suicide bomber targets an Islamabad court, killing 12 people and wounding 27

Pakistani security officials stand guard after a powerful car bomb exploded outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the explosion, which also wounded at least 27 people, but Pakistan has struggled over the past months with a resurgent Pakistani Taliban.

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Trump floats tariff 'dividends' even while plan shows major flaws

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington.

President Trump says the government will distribute checks to Americans from tariff revenue. Here's what that could mean.

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Sen. Fetterman slams Democrats for shutting down government

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) spoke with NPR Monday about being at odds with his party.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has a reputation for going against his party and he's been doing so by voting to reopen the government. He spoke to NPR Monday ahead of his new book release, "Unfettered."

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Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know

Science has evolved over the 20 years since the FDA added warning labels to hormone therapy for menopause and there

The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.

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When the dust settles on the shutdown deal, Democrats will likely still have the edge

American flags fly in the wind along the National Mall on Nov. 10, 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

As the Senate moves forward a deal to end the government shutdown, it's time to assess the winners, the losers and what the political fallout might look like into the future.

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Climate negotiations have started. Here's how far countries need to go

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Nations have begun climate negotiations at the COP30 summit in Brazil. Studies show the world is not on track to avoid the most damaging impacts of climate change.

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'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia

Combat medic Olena Ivanenko, 44, whose military call sign is "Ryzh," takes a break from the front line in the northeastern city of Sumy, Ukraine, earlier this year.

An increasing number of women are joining the Ukrainian military, with thousands serving in front line roles, as Russia's war on Ukraine nears its fourth year — with no peace in sight.

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Atletico Madrid coming under U.S. ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital

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Atletico Madrid is about to come under American ownership. The Spanish giant has announced that Apollo Sports Capital will become the soccer club's majority shareholder early next year.

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Senate approves shutdown ending legislation, sending bill to the House for a vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters while walking to his office on November 10, 2025 on Capitol Hill.

After 41 days of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has passed a set of bills to reopen the government. Its fate in the House is uncertain.

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Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths

An officer prays with a family as they pick up items at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on July 9.

The families of some of the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who died in catastrophic flooding in Texas on July 4 are suing Camp Mystic and its owners.

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Shopping for an Affordable Care Act health plan? NPR wants to hear your experience

Medications are stored on shelves at a pharmacy on May 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

If you buy your own health insurance through the ACA marketplaces, how do this year's prices look to you?

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Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa

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Prominent Afrikaners are pushing back after President Trump announced no U.S. officials will attend the G20 in Johannesburg, rejecting his claims of "white persecution" in South Africa as false and politically driven.

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Public safety groups face an uncertain future months after federal grant cuts

Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations on June 23 about the 2026 Fiscal Year budget request for the Department of Justice.

Six months after the Trump administration cut more than $800 million in Justice Department grants geared toward public safety, the organizations affected are adjusting to a future without that money.

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Trump slams air traffic controllers who called out during the government shutdown

President Trump gives brief remarks to members of the press after exiting Air Force One on Sunday.

Trump said on social media that he wasn't happy with controllers who called out of work, and suggested a $10,000 bonus for those who didn't take any time off during the shutdown.

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'Death by Lightning' unfolds like an 1880s 'West Wing'

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Netflix's new four-part miniseries dives into the plot to assassinate President James Garfield. Death by Lightning is full of recognizable arrogance, political intrigue and unexpected betrayal.

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The FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause

The Food and Drug Administration is lifting stringent warnings on hormone therapy products prescribed for symptoms of menopause.

Hormone therapy drugs have carried box warning labels for years. The Food and Drug Administration is removing them, saying the risks were overstated.

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Car explosion near Red Fort in India's capital kills at least 8 people, police say

Ambulances are lined up at the scene after a car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, India, on Monday.

A car exploded near the 17th century Red Fort in New Delhi on Monday, killing at least eight people, injuring others and triggering a fire that damaged vehicles parked nearby, New Delhi police said.

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Supreme Court declines to revisit gay marriage decision

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis makes a statement to the media at the front door of the Rowan County Judicial Center in Morehead, Ky., in September 2015.

The challenge to the court's 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

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