True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates set over the years. He’s eaten his last meal three times. He was tried twice and has had multiple appeals, including one at the Supreme Court. Read more on NPR

In a rematch, mama bear Grazer defeats rival that killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week The annual Fat Bear Week honors bears that have sufficiently bulked up in the months before entering hibernation. Read more on NPR

Two Palestinian writers on the right to share their stories In the year since the devastating Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed. Even more have been injured or displaced. Still, many Palestinians across the diaspora feel that they aren’t allowed to share their stories — that the fullness…

Justice Department calls for sanctions against Google in landmark antitrust case After a federal judge ruled in August that Google is illegally monopolizing the search engine market, the Department of Justice is now saying the company must be reined in. Read more on NPR

Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues. Read more on NPR

Biden sets 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes nationwide President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans. Read more on NPR

The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack The Justice Department said the man was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S. Read more on NPR

Luis Tiant, charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a title, dies at 83 The charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and pitched himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame. Read more on NPR

Trump secretly sent Putin COVID-19 tests during pandemic shortage, a new book reports Vice President Harris is criticizing Trump over the reported shipment, which is detailed in a new book by the journalist Bob Woodward. The president’s campaign has denied the reporting. Read more on NPR

Lots of kids wear Crocs, but are they bad for young feet? Crocs — those colorful clog like shoes – are popular with many kids and teens. But doctors say foot problems could be possible if they’re worn constantly. Here’s what to know if your kid wears Crocs. Read more on NPR