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People walk through a mall in Manhattan on July 5, 2024. The economy grew an annual rate of 2.8% in the July to September quarter, a solid pace of expansion.

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The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's what's working — and what's not

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind for many voters.

October 31, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Three images posted by the group Progress 28 on Facebook claiming to be ads for Kamala Harris, but misrepresenting her current<strong> </strong>positions.

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  • Politics

An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook

Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times.

October 31, 2024
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  • Bobby Allyn

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Dear Life Kit: Is it a faux pas to create a 'happy graduation' registry for myself?

An NPR listener is graduating soon with her MBA. She wants to know if it's OK celebrate her achievement by asking loved ones to buy her gifts from a registry, similar to what people do for weddings.

October 31, 2024
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  • Andee Tagle
During her pregnancy, Megan Norris struggled with addiction to fentanyl. During a relapse, she exposed herself and her fetus to the toxic animal tranquilizer xylazine, which has flooded the street drug supply in the U.S.  "Xylazine is so addictive, so physically addictive, you just can't stop," Norris said.

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  • Health

Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction

In parts of the U.S., more than half of pregnant women facing severe addiction are also exposed toxic to the toxic animal tranquilizer xylazine, a threat to them, their fetuses and newborns.

October 31, 2024
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  • Brian Mann
People walk through flooded streets in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday.

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  • World

Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people

Crews in Spain searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people tried to salvage what they could from homes following monstrous flash floods.

October 31, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Ms. Meyers and her students begin to count the tallies after counting the ballots at Salt River Elementary School on October 22.

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  • Education

In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner

At an Arizona tribal school, it's a fierce campaign to pick the top school lunch, as students learn about making their voice count

October 31, 2024
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  • Jonaki Mehta
Pat Haskins, a 72-year-old retired school teacher, poses for a portrait in the backyard of her home in Silver Spring, Md., on Oct. 22.  She had struggled to keep up with repairs as her basement flooded, a bathroom floor sagged and her disabled partner needed a ramp.

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Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse

Older homes are the only ones many Americans can afford, but they are costly to fix and maintain, especially for seniors. A patchwork of programs to help are underfunded and have years-long waitlists.

October 31, 2024
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  • Jennifer Ludden and
  • Marisa Peñaloza
People gather at a women's rights march in Chicago on the second anniversary of the <em>Dobbs</em> decision, the Supreme Court ruling that overturned <em>Roe v. Wade</em> and struck down federal abortion protections.

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  • Economy

Why abortion referendums are also about the economy

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states. The vote results will have consequences beyond women's reproductive rights.

October 31, 2024
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  • Pallavi Gogoi
Shaun Flores (from left), Sarah Jaley, Michael — a teacher who asked NPR not to use his last name for medical privacy — and Elizabeth Vossen say OCD impacts their lives on a day-to-day basis.

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  • Health

This is what it’s really like to have OCD, according to 4 people living with it

OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.

October 31, 2024
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  • Claire Murashima
People wait in line to cast their votes during in New York on October 26, 2024. Online, social media users are floating unverified and false claims about voting that can quickly go viral.

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  • News

Debunking voter fraud conspiracy theories. And, presidential power over abortion

Conspiracy theories connected to voter fraud have increased on social media. And, how both presidential candidates, who have different views on abortion access, could implement their plans if elected.

October 31, 2024
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  • Brittney Melton
Fans interfere with Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he attempts to catch a fly ball in foul territory during Game Four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.

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  • Sports

Handsy fans disrupted a World Series game. Here are 5 notable MLB interference cases

Two Yankees fans were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for trying to pry a ball out of a Dodgers player’s glove. It's a particularly brazen instance of fan interference, but far from the first.

October 31, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Visitors walk near a wire fence decorated with ribbons written with messages wishing for the reunification of the two Koreas at the Imjingak Pavilion in Paju, South Korea on Thursday.

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  • World

North Korea launches new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten U.S.

North Korea confirmed the launch hours after its neighbors detected the firing of what they suspected was a new weapon.

October 31, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Former California governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives for a ceremony to receive a honorary doctorate by the Hertie School, a university of governance, in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

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  • Politics

Arnold Schwarzenegger has endorsed Kamala Harris for president

Schwarzenegger served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He said he is frustrated with both parties, and does not trust either, but felt compelled to speak out.

October 31, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates after the Dodgers beat New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in New York.

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  • Sports

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons Wednesday night, overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in five games.

October 31, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27 in New York City.

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  • Politics

Americans bet $100 million on Trump v. Harris, but at what cost?

Political prognosticators legally bet over $100 million on the 2024 presidential election, favoring Harris over Trump.

October 30, 2024
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  • Luke Garrett
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