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Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
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Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split

A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.

NPR 2 min readOct 16, 2026
Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in U.K. after Palestinian Action support
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Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in U.K. after Palestinian Action support

The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group.

NPR 2 min
Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war
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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, later ousted by Defense Secretary Hegseth, said the shortage of missile defense munitions would extend into 2030.

CBS News 2 min
These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
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These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns

It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.

NPR 2 min
Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity
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Ohio governor's race: Ramaswamy and Acton clash in rare Democratic pickup opportunity

The Ohio governor's race pits former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health advisor. Democrats see a chance to win a state that usually votes Republic

NPR 2 min
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now

The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November's elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign agains

PBS NewsHour 2 min
Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending
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Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending

We look at President Trump's fight with some of the White House press corps, as well as his attempt to claw back $810 million in Congressionally-approved funds for health and education spending.

NPR 2 min
Parliament Passes Landmark Digital Rights Bill
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Parliament Passes Landmark Digital Rights Bill

New legislation establishes comprehensive data privacy protections and algorithmic transparency requirements for all citizens.

Michael Torres 5 min