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Politics Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday. Anthony Kuhn
Science An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease. Jon Hamilton
National This furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor While on furlough, Isaac Stein is fulfilling a childhood dream and passion project as a hot dog vendor. Ava Pukatch
How 'neurodivergent' became a word for many types of minds "Neurodivergent" is not just a way to describe medical diagnoses like autism and ADHD. It encompasses a range of ways in which people's brains differ from what is considered normal in the U.S. Ayana Archie
Business The Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation. Scott Horsley
National Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture. Ayman Oghanna
Politics Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S. Ximena Bustillo
National Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues If the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children could be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families. Kadin Mills
World Morning news brief Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba, Israel orders strikes on Gaza weeks into the ceasefire, Air traffic controllers face mounting pressure as they work without pay during the shutdown. Leila Fadel
'Expensive Basketball' highlights some of the game's legendary players and moments NPR's A Martinez speaks with author Shea Serrano about his new book, "Expensive Basketball," an examination of some of the game's most iconic players and moments. A Martínez