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National Volunteers take over Oklahoma City National Memorial tours during government shutdown Volunteers with ties to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing have stepped up to give tours at the National Memorial there as park rangers are furloughed during the government shutdown. Abigail Siatkowski
A murder in Minnesota's Iron Range launches Chris Kraus' newest novel NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Chris Kraus about her new novel, The Four Spent the Day Together. Elissa Nadworny
Science Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. Nathan Rott
Law & Courts Supreme Court seems headed for another ruling that undercuts the Voting Rights Act The Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides in a Louisiana redistricting case that could lead to a major change to the Voting Rights Act. Nina Totenberg
Sports The LA Dodgers are 2 wins away from the World Series thanks to their starting pitchers The starting pitching staff of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been on a tear this postseason -- allowing few hits and being truly dominant. Which is good, because the L.A. bullpen has struggled. Becky Sullivan
What's next for Gaza Gaza's future is filled with hard questions. Consider these three: Who will govern the territory? Who will provide security? And who will be in charge of the money and reconstruction? Greg Myre
Health Don't panic, but there might be lead in your protein powder NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with investigative reporter Paris Martineau about a new Consumer Reports analysis that shows protein powders can contain toxic heavy metals, especially lead. Sarah Handel
The fighting has stopped, but dire need remains in Gaza NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to David Miliband, the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, about the needs of Palestinians in Gaza moving forward. Erika Ryan
Education Broadway flops get a second life as student musicals Musicals for students give Broadway flops a second life. Students in South Florida are resuscitating the 2023 Brittney Spears musical show that lasted just three months on Broadway. Elissa Nadworny
Education Union says Education Dept.'s civil rights office was hit hard by shutdown layoffs The Trump administration is cutting another 466 federal workers from the Department of Education, including staff who oversee funding that supports children with disabilities and low-income students. Cory Turner