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Economy What the H1B visa application fee hike could mean for the U.S. economy An economist explains the impact the H-1B visa program has had on the U.S. economy and native-born workers. And what the new hundred thousand dollar fee could mean for the future of the program. Wailin Wong
Europe Protests grow in Italy against Israel's offensive in Gaza Protests calling for an end to Israel's offensive against Hamas brought hundreds thousands of people onto the streets in Italy, according to the labor union which helped organize them. Ruth Sherlock
Europe Debt, protests and right vs. left: A look at the political turmoil in France French President Emmanuel Macron struggles to govern as France faces protests, political deadlock, and a rising far right. Eleanor Beardsley
National Sean Combs sentenced to over four years in prison for prostitution-related charges Combs had been convicted in July on two counts of transportation for prostitution. During his sentencing hearing he spoke at length for the first time in the trial, addressing the judge at length. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
National A federal worker explains why she's not afraid of Trump's layoff threat Some federal workers closely following President Trump's threats of mass layoffs and funding cuts in the shutdown say it's nothing new. He's been doing those same things since January. Andrea Hsu
Science This week in science: Fly migration, a surprise in the Amazon and fish noises Hosts of NPR's science podcast discuss new findings about long-distance fly migration, an unexpected impact of emissions in the Amazon, and fish noises. Berly McCoy
For the first time, the Church of England names a woman as its top leader For the first time, the Church of England has named a woman as its top leader. Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury, leading 85 million Anglicans around the world. Lauren Frayer
Hamas agrees to release Israelis The Palestinian militant group said it would release all the hostages after President Trump set a deadline of Sunday evening to sign up to his plan Aya Batrawy
Daniel Day-Lewis is back. His son is just getting started NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Daniel Day-Lewis and director Ronan Day-Lewis — father and son — about their new movie, Anemone. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Health Exposure to bright light can help fend off winter blues. The time to start is now As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. Experts say starting light therapy in the fall can help fend off winter depression. Allison Aubrey