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Politics In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile. Yuki Noguchi
Politics Shutdown hits day 15 as public feels the strain and Capitol Hill standoff drags on The government shutdown is on its 15th day, and as the public increasingly begins to feel the effects, it remains unclear which party on Capitol Hill will blink first. Sam Gringlas
Politics Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on his calls for Democrats to reopen the government NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the ongoing government shutdown and his calls for Democrats in his state to end it. Michel Martin
National L.A. County Board of Supervisors declares ICE raids a local emergency The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to declare a local emergency in response to immigration enforcement actions in the area. Destiny Torres
World Israel keeps Gaza border crossing closed while reducing aid deliveries The ceasefire on Wednesday was largely holding, although Hamas described Israeli attacks in Gaza as violations of the agreement. Jane Arraf
National U.S. charges Cambodian tycoon in massive alleged cryptocurrency scam In an indictment unsealed in federal court, U.S. prosecutors charge the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, bilking would-be investors out of billions of dollars. Michael Sullivan
Politics Thousands of federal employees are getting laid off. Will a judge intervene? Unions representing federal employees have asked a federal judge in San Francisco to halt the Trump administration's latest round of layoffs, which are coming amid the government shutdown. Andrea Hsu
Arts & Life 'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s. Rachel Treisman
Business How much can Tesla pay Elon Musk? Delaware's Supreme Court will decide On Wednesday, the Delaware Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit over Tesla's record-setting compensation package for Elon Musk. Camila Domonoske
Politics Supreme Court hears case that questions major plank of voting rights The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a case that could strike down the last major part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that remains standing. Alyssa Kapasi
