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What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean?
Will Stone summarizes the CDC advisory committee's rollback of two vaccines for kids and the restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the International Rescue Committee's head of emergencies, Bob Kitchen, about the aid organization's decision to close all its programming in Gaza City, amid an Israeli military takeover of the city.
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Saturday Sports: The last week of the regular MLB season; the 'tush push' in the NFL
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports and sports topics.
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A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics
Two swing states — Georgia and North Carolina — have Senate races that will be closely watched next year. What's the message of some of the leading candidates? It's all about President Trump.
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How Publishers Clearing House's bankruptcy is affecting winners
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Publishers Clearing House winner Tamar Veatch, who stopped getting annual payments earlier this year as the company behind the sweepstakes fell into bankruptcy.
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An overview of public sentiment in the U.K. regarding Trump and his style of politics
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tim Stanley a columnist at the "The Telegraph" about President Trump's visit to the U.K. – and the rise of the populist right in the country.
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Week in Politics: A government shutdown looms; Charlie Kirk's memorial service
A government shutdown looks increasingly likely at the end of the month, and a memorial service for Charlie Kirk is due to be held in Arizona.
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Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we're all American
NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.
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Latest updates on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk
The shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unsettled the nation and is now leading to speculation about the suspect's potential motives.
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How open and accessible should American college campuses be?
Should college campuses be open to the outside community? More and more schools are asking that question after campus shootings.