Sikh separatist, targeted once for assassination, says India still trying to kill him The alleged assassination attempt of a Sikh activist in the U.S. is part of a broader trend around the world in which foreign governments seek to silence critics overseas. Read more on NPR

These swing-state counties are key to understanding the presidential race These counties will help tell the story of how either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will become the next president. Read more on NPR

The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats. Read more on NPR

Here’s one of the only places you can ride in a Filipino jeepney The popular, brightly painted minibuses are being phased out in the Philippines, but you can still tour San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural District in one. Read more on NPR

Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza The Gaza Health Ministry’s emergency service said that 11 women and 2 children were among those killed in the strikes late Saturday on several homes and buildings in the northern town of Beit Lahiya. Read more on NPR

Michelle Obama says she’s a ‘little angry’ at the hesitation to vote for Harris Polls show some Democrats aren’t excited to vote for Vice President Harris. On Saturday, Michelle Obama railed against “the lie that we do not know who Kamala is or what she stands for.” Read more on NPR