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News organizations refuse to comply with restrictive new Pentagon policy

NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman is turning in his press pass, but won't stop reporting. Major news organizations are rejecting a restrictive new policy around covering the Department of Defense.

Election 2025: Seattle City Council position 9 candidates debate

Two candidates are running to represent the city of Seattle in one of our two city-wide Council seats. And 2026 will be a big year for the council – we’ve got a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and, of course, the continuous threat of federal troops being sent to our fair city.

National

People targeted by the Justice Department face steep costs, even if they win in court

Some Justice Department officials are following President Trump's directive to prosecute his perceived enemies. For those targeted, mounting a criminal defense against the government can be expensive.

Health

Afghan earthquake triggers contradictory Taliban tactics on rescuing women

The Taliban responded with contradictory stances in the effort to rescue women and girls who were wounded and left homeless. That's a reflection of tensions between hardliners and pragmatists.

Arts & Life

'John Candy: I Like Me' paints an intimate portrait of the late actor

Candy died in 1994 at age 43. Now, a new Amazon Prime documentary does a fine job of profiling a gifted entertainer who was also, by all accounts, a very sweet human being.

Arts & Life

Remembering Diane Keaton, the iconic star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather'

David Bianculli offers an appreciation of the Oscar-winning actor, who died Oct. 11. And, we'll hear a '97 interview, in which Keaton reflected on her "lucky break" of landing a role in The Godfather.

Inside Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

The Taliban attacked Pakistani border posts on Saturday, triggering clashes that killed dozens of soldiers.