Gunmen kill 20 miners in southwest Pakistan attack ahead of Asian security summit It’s the latest attack in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province and comes days ahead of a major security summit being hosted in the capital. No group claimed immediate responsibility for the attack. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department
TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department Canada-based TD Bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Attorney General Merrick Garland said. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris uses town hall to show empathy with Latino voters
Harris uses town hall to show empathy with Latino voters Vice President Harris took questions on inflation, immigration and the way she became the Democratic nominee from undecided voters in her first town hall. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Obama, in blunt terms, tells Black men to get over their reluctance to support Harris
Obama, in blunt terms, tells Black men to get over their reluctance to support Harris Lack of enthusiasm for Harris “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers,” Obama said while campaigning for her in Pittsburgh. He said Black men need to get behind Harris and get out to vote. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Fisher-Price recalls 2 million Snuga Swings after infant deaths
Fisher-Price recalls 2 million Snuga Swings after infant deaths The deaths of five infants ages 1-3 months old occurred from 2012 to 2022. It’s not the first time the New York-based company has had to remove products from the market following infant fatalities. Read more on NPR
NPR News: There’s been 38 eyewitness-reported tornados in Florida: Why did Milton cause so many?
There’s been 38 eyewitness-reported tornados in Florida: Why did Milton cause so many? “We ended up with 126 tornado warnings” in Florida, Matthew Elliott, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, told NPR. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Floridians survey Milton’s damage and get ready for a lengthy recovery
Floridians survey Milton’s damage and get ready for a lengthy recovery More than 3 million Floridians were without power after Milton. In some areas like Siesta Key, damage was severe. In Sarasota, many residents were thankful things were not worse. Read more on NPR
NPR News: What a Hospital in War-torn Sudan Looks Like
What a Hospital in War-torn Sudan Looks Like Sudan’s war has displaced more than 10 million people and half the country faces starvations. The country’s medical services have collapsed leaving a patchwork of charities, local groups and the Sudanese diaspora to try to provide what health care they can. NPR’s Africa correspondent takes us to…
NPR News: Are you shopping for a home? Or bought one recently? We want to hear from you.
Are you shopping for a home? Or bought one recently? We want to hear from you. Buying a home these days isn’t easy. We want to hear from you about what it’s like to shop for a home right now. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Hello Diwali Barbie! What is India saying about your features and your skin tone?
Hello Diwali Barbie! What is India saying about your features and your skin tone? The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic. Read more on NPR