Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: ‘The West Wing’ cast visited the White House to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary
‘The West Wing’ cast visited the White House to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary The cast and creators of the hit political drama West Wing celebrated the series’ 25th anniversary during a visit to the White House. Read more on NPR
NPR News: New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections
New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections The French presidential palace unveiled a new government dominated by conservatives and centrists. A left-wing coalition secured the most seats in June-July elections but failed to win a majority. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Okinawa’s governor strives for regional diplomacy as tensions in Asia-Pacific rise
Okinawa’s governor strives for regional diplomacy as tensions in Asia-Pacific rise Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa prefecture, says his personal story is deeply entwined with the U.S. military’s presence on the island. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A new ‘mini-moon’ comes to Earth this fall
A new ‘mini-moon’ comes to Earth this fall An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth’s gravity this fall. The “mini-moon” will spend about two months in Earth’s orbit, before being flung back on its normal path around the sun. Read more on NPR
NPR News: FTC sues insulin middlemen, saying they pocket billions while patients face high costs
FTC sues insulin middlemen, saying they pocket billions while patients face high costs The Federal Trade Commission said pharmacy benefit managers created a “perverse drug rebate system” that artificially inflated the cost of insulin. Read more on NPR
NPR News: FBI agents board Baltimore ship linked to Singaporean company sued in bridge collapse
FBI agents board Baltimore ship linked to Singaporean company sued in bridge collapse FBI agents boarded a vessel managed by the same company as the cargo ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. Read more on NPR
NPR News: DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff’s office following ‘Goon Squad’ torture case
DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff’s office following ‘Goon Squad’ torture case Last year, two Black men were beaten and tasered by six officers in a no-warrant house raid. Since then, the Justice Department said it got more complaints regarding similar instances by the deputies. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed vaccinations during pandemic
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed vaccinations during pandemic Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 30 minutes from Springfield, another Ohio city welcomed immigrants — and got a boost
30 minutes from Springfield, another Ohio city welcomed immigrants — and got a boost Springfield has become a lightning rod in a pitched battle over immigration. Meanwhile, Dayton has welcomed immigrants for more than a decade, to fill vacant jobs and revitalize old neighborhoods. Read more on NPR