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National SNAP recipients share their fear and confusion after shutdown cuts off benefits As many states rush to fill the gaps left by the shutdown-related pause in food assistance benefits, SNAP recipients express anxiety and confusion. Hosts
National In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city. Jasmine Garsd
Law & Courts Why is President Trump calling suspected smugglers 'unlawful combatants'? Scott Anderson, a former U.S. diplomat and Brookings Institution fellow, breaks down how a term from the George W. Bush administration is influencing U.S. actions at sea. Ahmad Damen
Amid settler attacks, Palestinians are trying to save their traditional olive and date harvests The Palestinian tradition of olive picking and dates harvest in the occupied West Bank is under threat from Israeli settlers who have increased their attacks on farmers this season. Daniel Estrin
Movies Are movie theaters worth it anymore? NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers discuss why movie theaters still matter in the streaming age and what continues to draw audiences to the big screen Sacha Pfeiffer
National Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington Sacha Pfeiffer
Books In her memoir, Margaret Atwood reveals how she found source material and love For years, the author of The Handmaid's Tale, The Blind Assassin and Cat's Eye was reluctant to write a memoir, but in 'Book of Lives: A Memoir', Margaret Atwood talks about being Canadian, and the people and places that shaped her writing. Sarah Robbins
World Fire and explosion at northwestern Mexico store leave at least 23 dead and 12 injured A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, state authorities said. The Associated Press
Politics New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity New Jersey and Virginia have seen double-digit electricity rate hikes in the last year as voters in those states prepare to choose new governors. Ayesha Rascoe
Business 'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UVA cybersecurity expert Chris Maurer about job offer scams and an increasing number of postings from legitimate companies that they do not fill. Ayesha Rascoe