2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon A federal prison in Oregon says it’s made a dent in the backlog of prisoners’ medical requests after a scathing DOJ report. One prisoner, Luke Thornhill, says that can’t be farther from the truth. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Family confirms death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Family confirms death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin The family announced Goldberg-Polin’s death, ending a relentless campaign by his parents to rescue him that included meetings with world leaders and an address to the Democratic convention last month. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Oasis says reunion tour tickets can only be resold at face value on official sites
Oasis says reunion tour tickets can only be resold at face value on official sites Ticket prices for the U.K. tour have skyrocketed on resale sites since presale started Friday. The British rock band said tickets offered on the secondary market will be voided. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Over 17 million airline passengers head out for the busiest Labor Day weekend ever
Over 17 million airline passengers head out for the busiest Labor Day weekend ever This weekend caps a record-breaking season for travel, and those hitting the road will find lower gas prices than they did last year. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Mississippi bus crash kills 7 and injures 37
Mississippi bus crash kills 7 and injures 37 Seven people were killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 on Saturday morning. The bus was traveling near Bovina in Warren County. Read more on NPR
NPR News: As polio vaccinations begin in Gaza, U.N. says success hinges on a pause in fighting
As polio vaccinations begin in Gaza, U.N. says success hinges on a pause in fighting Health care workers plan to reach more than 640,000 Palestinian children in a matter of days while Israel has agreed to staggered pauses in fighting. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups
Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups Aid groups that help families get a sick or injured child to another country for care say obtaining approval from Israel for the child and an adult companion to leave has become intensely difficult. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris, Walz campaign in battleground of Georgia. Here’s what it means for Trump
Harris, Walz campaign in battleground of Georgia. Here’s what it means for Trump We look at how Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, are campaigning in the battleground state of Georgia, and what former President Trump will have to do to win back the state. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 7 U.S. troops hurt in Iraq raid targeting Islamic State group militants that killed 15
7 U.S. troops hurt in Iraq raid targeting Islamic State group militants that killed 15 The U.S. military and Iraq launched a joint raid targeting suspected Islamic State group militants that killed at least 15 people and saw seven U.S. troops hurt, officials said. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why the U.S. isn’t ready for wars of the future, according to experts
Why the U.S. isn’t ready for wars of the future, according to experts These experts argue technological developments have changed warfare more in the past several years than the decades spanning from the introduction of the airplane. Read more on NPR