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Music Soprano Julia Lezhneva is exceptional in this recording of early Handel arias Critic Lloyd Schwartz tells a story about Lezhneva, a Russian singer he "discovered" a few months ago — without realizing he already owned a 2015 recording of her rendition of Handel's early oratorio. Lloyd Schwartz
Arts & Life Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' series includes voices the founders overlooked Burns' PBS documentary includes the perspectives of women, Native Americans, and enslaved and free Black people — all of whom were initially excluded from the declaration "all men are created equal." Terry Gross
Health Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids. Will Stone
Economy Chinese leaders to discuss economic outlook next week As they gather, China has just reported its slowest pace of growth in a year, and President Trump is threatening higher tariffs.
Health National Institutes of Health funding cuts will 'impact us for years' It's been a turbulent year for science research funding at the National Institutes of Health. Nearly $800 million in grants have been frozen, unfrozen, and then frozen again in courts.
Sports Double plays and errors send Mariners to first Game 7 still seeking their World Series debut One win from their first World Series, the Seattle Mariners never got off the ground Sunday night. Associated Press
Politics Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on the effects of the shutdown on military families NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas about the impact of the government shutdown on his constituents, including military families in the state. Steve Inskeep
World Morning news brief Israel strikes Hamas targets as both sides blame the other for truce breaches, some shutdown impacts have been delayed, but pressure to end it grows, U.S. boat strikes stir tensions in the Caribbean. Leila Fadel
Books Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's memoir is for 'all survivors,' collaborator says Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's memoir, "Nobody's Girl," will be released Tuesday, months after she died by suicide. Her collaborator on the book and her brother talk about sharing her story. Leila Fadel