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Fire truck shortages leave some communities waiting longer for emergency response
In some communities, fire crews are delayed -- not by distance, but by a lack of equipment. Higher costs and supply chain issues means some departments have to wait years for new trucks.
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Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister Tuesday. Her election comes at a time of upheaval in Japanese politics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australian prime minister to visit the White House Monday
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Indo-Pacific security expert Michael Fullilove about US-Australian relations ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to the White House Monday.
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Tariffs on Indian goods make Diwali celebrations in U.S. more expensive this year
Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated around the world Monday, but steep tariffs on Indian goods made preparing for the holiday more costly for people living in the U.S.
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Florida vaccine policy shift sparks divide over kids' immunity
As Florida halts some mandatory childhood vaccines, residents in the state are split -- some fear a drop in herd immunity while others praise the decision as a win for parental choice.
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New documentary examines the life and works of Director Martin Scorsese
One of the most celebrated directors of the past 60 years, Martin Scorsese, is the subject of a new multi-part documentary on Apple TV+ called "Mr. Scorsese."
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Christmas in October? Hallmark unwraps holiday programming early
The Hallmark Channel is already decking the halls, rolling out its annual lineup of Christmas-themed movies even earlier this year.
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Israel strikes Hamas targets as both sides accuse the other of violating ceasefire
Israel says it struck dozens of Hamas targets across Gaza Sunday in response to attacks on its troops, threatening to unravel a fragile ceasefire that has been in place for less than a week.
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As tensions rise in Chicago, volunteers patrol neighborhoods to oppose ICE and help migrants escape
Several hundred volunteers are patrolling the streets of Chicago and its suburbs warning migrants of ICE's presence. This is part of a growing resistance to ICE's operations in Illinois.
