The rules of war aren’t protecting civilians. Can they be enforced? The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: When it comes to improving U.S. health care, what 20 years of war can teach us
When it comes to improving U.S. health care, what 20 years of war can teach us At a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., military doctors serve alongside civilian doctors. It’s a model some hope will improve medical care in peace — and wartime. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Family releases video of final moments before Black man’s death in Missouri prison
Family releases video of final moments before Black man’s death in Missouri prison A criminal complaint alleges that guards pepper-sprayed Othel Moore Jr., placed a mask over his face and left him in a position that caused him to suffocate. Read more on NPR
NPR News: China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Judge continues to block Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
Judge continues to block Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ads The order extends a previous one that bars Florida’s surgeon general from coercing or intimidating broadcasters that run commercials for an abortion rights amendment. Read more on NPR
NPR News: As war in Gaza fractures Democrats, Republicans see an opening with Jewish voters
As war in Gaza fractures Democrats, Republicans see an opening with Jewish voters As Vice President Kamala Harris faces continued pressure from progressives over U.S. military aid to Israel, some Republicans see an opportunity to win over Jewish voters in key swing states. Read more on NPR
NPR News: JP Morgan Chase is suing customers over ‘infinite money glitch’ ATM scam
JP Morgan Chase is suing customers over ‘infinite money glitch’ ATM scam JPMorgan Chase is filing lawsuits against customers who exploited a viral technical glitch this summer that allowed people to pull huge amounts from Chase ATMs. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets life in prison
Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets life in prison David DePape, who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole following a separate state trial. Read more on NPR
NPR News: An Israeli airstrike in north Gaza killed dozens of people, as parliament bans UNRWA
An Israeli airstrike in north Gaza killed dozens of people, as parliament bans UNRWA An Israeli airstrike on a building in northern Gaza overnight killed at least 60 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia’s controversial purge
U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia’s controversial purge Nadra Wilson and other Virginians got letters saying her U.S. citizenship was in question, along with her voter registration. “I was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. — I’m a citizen,” Wilson told NPR. Read more on NPR