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Scott Anderson, a former U.S. diplomat and Brookings Institution fellow, breaks down how a term from the George W. Bush administration is influencing U.S. actions at sea.

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Amid settler attacks, Palestinians are trying to save their traditional olive and date harvests

The Palestinian tradition of olive picking and dates harvest in the occupied West Bank is under threat from Israeli settlers who have increased their attacks on farmers this season.

Duration:00:07:15

Are movie theaters worth it anymore?

NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers discuss why movie theaters still matter in the streaming age and what continues to draw audiences to the big screen

Duration:00:08:43

Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar

The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington

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In her memoir, Margaret Atwood reveals how she found source material and love

For years, the author of The Handmaid's Tale, The Blind Assassin and Cat's Eye was reluctant to write a memoir, but in 'Book of Lives: A Memoir', Margaret Atwood talks about being Canadian, and the people and places that shaped her writing.

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Hidden passage of emperors opened at the Colosseum

Visitors to the Colosseum in Rome can now walk through a tunnel that even in Roman times was exclusively reserved for emperors

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Author of 'The Second Estate' argues that America's tax code has created a new aristocracy

In her book The Second Estate, Ray Madoff explains how the U.S. tax system lets the ultra-rich grow their wealth tax-free while working Americans bear the burden.

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The politics behind President Trump's plan to send troops to U.S. cities

President Trump and the GOP are hoping that sending troops to US cities will be a winning strategy for the midterm elections.

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How the time change could help teens rest

The switch to standard time offers sleep-deprived teenagers a rare chance to catch up on much-needed rest.

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How NPR reporters turn newspaper stories into sound

NPR's Laura Sullivan, Frank Langfitt and Sacha Pfeiffer reflect on how writing for radio differs from their days in newspapers, and what it takes to make stories come alive through sound.

Duration:00:09:07

Can the Global South trust Starlink?

Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink is rapidly expanding across the Global South amid a lack of industry regulation. Steven Feldstein, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains what is at stake.

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The shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food

A halt in SNAP payments has millions worried about their next meal, raising new questions about how a program born in the Great Depression still defines America's fight against hunger.

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A temporary calm in the U.S.-China trade war after Trump–Xi meeting

A highly-anticipated meeting between president Trump and Xi Jinping leads to a pause - but not an end - to trade and tech competition issues.

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As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski on SNAP benefits and the government shutdown

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski about the possible loss of SNAP benefits due to the shutdown.

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Disputed election result in Cameroon fuels tensions with younger generation

Driving through barricades and burned banks in Douala: Cameroon's disputed election sparks a showdown with its young generation.

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Louisiana set aside funds to bridge the SNAP gap -- but not everyone will get some

On the eve of federal SNAP benefits hitting people's accounts, Louisiana is jumping in to fill the gap for the 1 in 5 state residents who use the program, but only for some of them.

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Public health leaders are meeting to figure out how to counter the MAHA movement

Public health leaders and researchers are kicking off a meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to counter what they see as dangerous ideas coming from the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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Judges intervene before SNAP cutoff

A federal judge has given the Trump administration until Monday to consider whether to pay at least partial SNAP food benefits -- even though millions of people will be without aid starting tomorrow.

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Some U.S. troops get paid today, but National Guard faces additional complications