The son of Singapore’s founder says he has been granted political asylum in the U.K. Lee Hsien Yang, the brother of Singapore’s former prime minister, said he is a “political refugee” after the U.K. government granted him asylum from what he described as persecution at home. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Why election results from the battleground state of Pennsylvania may take a while
Why election results from the battleground state of Pennsylvania may take a while NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Pennsylvania’s top elections official, Al Schmidt, about how the commonwealth is preparing for the Election Day vote count. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Pennsylvania election results may take days to count. And, ACLU fighting Louisiana law
Pennsylvania election results may take days to count. And, ACLU fighting Louisiana law As results roll in on election night, Pennsylvania’s may take a while longer. Here’s why that is. And, the ACLU challenges Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law saying it harms children. Read more on NPR
NPR News: What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health
What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health Some clinics will now check your breast scan for arterial calcification, which can be a sign of heart disease risk. But questions remain about the approach. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies
Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies An NPR investigation has found that since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 2 naval aviators died in a plane crash after returning from a tour in Yemen
2 naval aviators died in a plane crash after returning from a tour in Yemen Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans and Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman were both 31 and from California, and recently served nine months on a tour in Yemen. Read more on NPR
NPR News: An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal?
An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal? The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits. Read more on NPR
NPR News: As Ukraine’s birth rate plunges, here’s what one doctor is doing to reverse the trend
As Ukraine’s birth rate plunges, here’s what one doctor is doing to reverse the trend Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime. Read more on NPR
NPR News: She was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing
She was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing As Samantha Hodge-Williams waited on the operating table for emergency surgery, she felt alone and scared. Then the anesthesiologist appeared. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal
Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving construction giant Odebrecht that became synonymous with corruption in Latin America. Read more on NPR