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Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war

Preparations were also underway Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

Hollywood’s quirky leading lady, Diane Keaton, dies aged 79

Diane Keaton, who remained one of Hollywood's quirkiest and most beloved actors decades after her Academy Award-winning performance in the movie Annie Hall, has died aged 79.

16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, sheriff says

A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers.

Nobel Prize winner Machado says Venezuela is in ‘chaos’ under current regime

The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal.

Africa’s oldest leader isn’t ready to retire – and he’s not the only one defying age

At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.

Photos celebrate the glory of girls on ‘International Day of the Girl’

October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" on the United Nations calendar. These photos pay tribute to the spirit of girls in a world where they face many obstacles.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers seek a dismissal of federal charges in CEO killing

Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him.

Being your authentic self: NPR’s LGBTQ+ readers share their coming out stories

National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones.

A’ja Wilson scores 31 to lead the Aces to a third WNBA championship in 4 seasons

The Las Vegas Aces — once again — were an offensive force in the WNBA Finals, finishing off a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury with a 97-86 victory.

Joey Arias has plenty of art left to give: ‘I want to live to be at least 200 years’

Decades of metamorphosis and drag performer Joey Arias is far from his final form.

This Nobel Peace Prize front-runner didn’t win — but did get the ‘alternative Nobel’

The Sudan Emergency Response Rooms was considered a front-runner for the Nobel Peace Prize winner this year and last. Here's their story.

She posted about Charlie Kirk’s death. Within eight hours, she was fired

Alexandra is one of many people who lost their jobs for posting about the conservative influencer's death. She described the online mob that got her fired as "state-sponsored censorship."

India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence

In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint.

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a recession.

AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices

The U.K.-based drugmaker became the second to strike a deal with the Trump administration as part of the president's push to rein in U.S. drug prices.

Macron puts Lecornu back as France’s prime minister just days after he quit

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget.

‘Make it stop.’ For lawmakers, the shutdown feels like purgatory (but with Thai food)

On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren't even formally negotiating, which begs the question: what are they actually doing?

National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis

Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.

Peru: Chicha Cumbia, the electric pulse of Lima

Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

More than 20 kids in India have died from contaminated cough syrup. Who’s to blame?

The cough syrup was contaminated with industrial chemicals. Experts say this is no accident. It's the latest case of what is being called a global crime.

Every moment pops in the nuclear thriller ‘A House of Dynamite’

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ works, even when the music doesn’t

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna.

Israel says it has begun a pull-back of troops in Gaza

Israeli forces have begun a pull-back of troops from Gaza Friday after Israel's cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year-old war.

In the age of algorithms, one Irish town still does love the old-fashioned way

Most won't leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something rarer — company, ritual and the comfort of not looking for love alone.

‘The Alabama Solution’: a documentary with an inside look at Alabama’s prison crisis

Alabama’s prison system is one of the most violent in the country. But you don’t often hear from those inside. The Alabama Solution, a documentary about the system told from the perspective of incarcerated people, premieres on HBO Max Friday night.

Social Security workers say the shutdown has them unable to help with benefit letters

Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients with benefit verification letters.

Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors

In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.

A real-life robber, a musical and ‘Tron: Ares’ — all in theaters this weekend

The AI story in Tron: Ares is grandiose but, according to our critic, a waste of pixels. Lucky for theater-goers, there are lots of choices at cineplexes this weekend.

Sorry, dad! Colin Hanks says John Candy was the ‘nicest guy in Hollywood’

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me.

This museum immerses students in U.S. history: ‘You can smell it, touch it, see it’

At New York City's Tenement Museum, high schoolers explore the American experience through the eyes of one 1860s-era Black family.

From remote islands to the DMZ, an intrepid teen hits 118 countries before turning 20

Arjun Malaviya set out to travel the world on his 17th birthday in July 2023. Over 13 months, the California teenager traveled through some of the world's most populated cities and most remote villages.