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Religion

A rabbi in Chicago holds an annual Yom Kippur service for victims of gun violence

NPR's Scott Simon speak with Rabbi Tamar Manasseh about her annual Yom Kippur service for victims of gun violence.

A rabbi in Chicago holds an annual Yom Kippur service for victims of gun violence

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Politics

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges in New Jersey

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has been indicted. Prosecutors allege he accepted cash, gold, and other goods in exchange for committing corrupt acts such as providing sensitive information to Egypt.

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges in New Jersey

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Sports

Saturday Sports: NFL injuries; MLB playoffs; Saudi Arabia's sports investments

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about a recent string of injuries in the NFL, the MLB playoffs, and Saudi Arabia's enormous economic investment in sports.

Saturday Sports: NFL injuries; MLB playoffs; Saudi Arabia's sports investments

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Africa

How corruption within Libya's warring factions worsened the impact of floods

NPR's Scott Simon asks Atlantic Council researcher Alia Brahimi how corruption in Libya contributed to the devastation wrought by recent flooding there.

How corruption within Libya's warring factions worsened the impact of floods

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Politics

House Republicans failed to agree on a spending plan, bringing a shutdown closer

GOP infighting is stymying any agreement to even temporarily fund the federal government after September 30th, and Congress now has fewer days to act.

House Republicans failed to agree on a spending plan, bringing a shutdown closer

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World

China and Syria announce 'strategic partnership' after its leaders met in Beijing

Syria's president visited China for the first time in nearly 20 years as he looks to end his international isolation and as Beijing seeks to deepen its influence in the Middle East.

China and Syria announce 'strategic partnership' after its leaders met in Beijing

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Opinion: Let's make this Fall TV slate a 'reality'

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Opinion: Let's make this Fall TV slate a 'reality'

As the writer's strike continues into the fall TV season, NPR's Scott Simon imagines a fresh crop of reality show substitutes for regular programming.

Opinion: Let's make this Fall TV slate a 'reality'

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National Security

Foreign governments hold more American hostages than terrorist groups

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Northwestern University political scientist Danielle Gilbert about hostage diplomacy. Five Americans held in Iran were released this week.

Foreign governments hold more American hostages than terrorist groups

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Author Interviews

Daniel Masoon his novel 'North Woods'

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Daniel Mason about "North Woods," his new novel that tells the story of a patch of land in rural Massachusetts over the course of generations.

Daniel Masoon his novel 'North Woods'

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Politics

Week in politics: Sen. Menendez under indictment; looming government shutdown

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is under indictment while in the House, Republican infighting threatens a government shutdown.

Week in politics: Sen. Menendez under indictment; looming government shutdown

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Saturday

Sports

Saturday Sports: Aaron Rodgers' injury; basketball World Cup; NBA rule changes

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about quarterback Aaron Rodgers' injury, the men's basketball World Cup, and rule changes in the NBA.

Saturday Sports: Aaron Rodgers' injury; basketball World Cup; NBA rule changes

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Africa

An aid worker on the ground in Libya reflects on the devastating flooding

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the International Rescue Committee's Bashir Ben Amer about the crisis in Derna, Libya, after catastrophic flooding there.

An aid worker on the ground in Libya reflects on the devastating flooding

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