GPB morning headlines for September 20, 2024
Oprah Winfrey hosted an online event with Vice President Kamala Harris from Michigan Thursday. Several guests, including some from Georgia joined to discuss gun violence and access to reproductive care. Officials in Macon-Bibb County have announced a new affordable housing development in the heart of one of the city’s most prominent historically Black neighborhoods. The Atlanta Dream have clinched a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
Trump tells Jewish voters they have ‘no excuse’ for supporting Harris
In a speech to the Israeli-American Council, Trump described himself as Israel's "protector" and warned Jewish voters against voting for Vice President Harris.
Israel fires an airstrike in Lebanon’s capital in the latest fighting with Hezbollah
The attack came hours after Hezbollah fired 140 rockets at northern Israel and follows this week's deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies carried by Hezbollah members.
Supreme Court rejects Green Party’s appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
The court’s action upheld a decision of the Nevada Supreme Court.
Magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi is on leave over an alleged relationship with RFK Jr.
New York Magazine said Nuzzi's relationship with a former subject violates its conflicts of interest standards. She said the relationship "was never physical," but apologized for not disclosing it.
Announcing NPR’s fourth annual College Podcast Challenge
NPR's national podcasting contest for college students is now open for entries. Submit for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Deadline is January 10.
