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Georgia senators demand answers on more than a dozen deaths in immigration detention

Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in grant funding to UCLA

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding that it froze at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Bruce Pearl, winningest men’s basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday less than six months after finishing the Tigers' best season in program history with another trip to the Final Four. Pearl's 38-year-old son Steven Pearl, who has been on his father's coaching staff for all 11 seasons at Auburn, will take over as coach.

Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, Disney says

The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.

Unease grows at the Justice Department as Trump’s threats get even more blunt

President Trump is directing the Justice Department to prosecute his perceived political enemies, upending the career ranks and raising questions about selective prosecution.

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire — for now — remaining Democrat on FTC

At issue is whether the president has the authority to dismiss the heads of those agencies that are protected by Congress.

Climate change is delaying peak fall foliage. Here’s what to expect this year

Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.

400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

Celebrities including Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez wrote: "Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers."

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump rests own case

Ryan Routh, who is accused in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on his golf course last year, called three witnesses and rested his defense after only a few hours of testimony on Monday.

Elizabeth Gilbert opens up about sex, drugs and codependency in a new memoir

The Eat, Pray, Love author discusses her love affair with her best friend, which she says was life-changing but also marked by addiction and heartbreak. Gilbert's memoir is All the Way to the River.

‘The Lowdown’ isn’t just a good show. It’s a good hang

Ethan Hawke plays a bookstore owner who moonlights as a muckraking reporter in Tulsa, Okla. Though The Lowdown occasionally meanders or misfires, every episode of the FX series is bracingly alive.

USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim.

Wednesday’s ‘Bleeds’ might be the rock album of the year

The sixth album by the North Carolina band, made over the course of a breakup between two of its members, is a masterpiece about life spent clinging to the edge of the abyss. 

Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won’t have a stake

The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand

Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance.

What to know as U.N. General Assembly opens, marking 80 years, tackling deep crises

This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate.

This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century

Tangier Island in Virginia — one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay — is under threat from rising sea levels and climate change.

Rheumatoid arthritis kept her captive. This nerve stimulator set her free.

A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs.

Wary of changes under Trump, ‘citizen historians’ are documenting the Smithsonian

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.

After Charlie Kirk’s murder, some Republicans talk revival as others seek retribution

Some Republicans have used Charlie Kirk's killing as a call to spiritual revival. Others, including President Trump, have used it to escalate attacks on the left.

Beauty and health gurus love it. Do claims about sea moss sink or swim?

It grows in the ocean and wellness influences claim it can boost gut health, reduce anxiety and give you glowing skin. Sea moss is the latest social media superfood. Is there evidence that it works?

The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk’s memorial shaped his politics

Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.

Silent Hill f surprises as one of the boldest and best horror games ever

Silent Hill f stands among the series best by prioritizing atmosphere and storytelling.

Patrons at New Hampshire shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says

Patrons at a restaurant acted selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, averting a worse tragedy, authorities said Sunday.

U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit

The rare U.S. congressional trip to China comes as relations strain over tariffs and Beijing's claims over the South China Sea.

Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels

Ten years after countries promised to cut climate pollution in the Paris Agreement, countries plan to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels that would be consistent with that deal.

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

This was the latest event after a series of incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO airspace in September, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

A’ja Wilson snags a record fourth WNBA MVP

Wilson, a 6-foot-4 center for the Las Vegas Aces, has dominated this year. In her eighth season, she finished in the top five in points, rebounds, blocks and steals.

No software update needed for this band: Motion City Soundtrack grows into middle age

Ten years after their last new music release, Motion City Soundtrack is still as anxious as ever, but for different reasons.

Earlybirds Club: for ladies who want to get down and also get to bed on time

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe heads to the club — the Earlybirds Club — and dances until the break of 8 p.m.