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Up First briefing: Deadly hospital blast rocks Gaza; House plans second speaker vote

Biden has arrived in Israel, where he says he's "outraged" by a Gaza hospital explosion that killed hundreds. The House will meet today after Jim Jordan failed a speaker vote.

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Biden backs Israel over Gaza hospital blast and forges humanitarian aid deal

On the heels of the devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza City, President Biden reaffirmed support for Israel, saying it did not cause the carnage. He also brokers a deal for limited aid to Gaza.

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U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs

Scholastic created a separate fair category for diverse books, which it says is to help schools navigate the complexities of book bans. Librarians accused the company of caving to censorship.

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Up First briefing: Biden heads to the Middle East; how screen time changes your eyes

Biden is set to travel to the Middle East to reaffirm support for Israel and press for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Spending time indoors — often looking at screens — could be behind nearsightedness.

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Hundreds killed in explosion at a crowded Gaza hospital

The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed. Protests broke out in Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, Iran and Jordan in response to the blast, with crowds chanting against Israel.

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How gas utilities used tobacco tactics to avoid gas stove regulations

Gas stoves emit potentially harmful pollutants, but utilities and their trade group avoided regulation with tactics perfected by the tobacco industry to cast doubt on science showing health problems.

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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

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Up First briefing: Gazans struggle to survive; Biden seeks Israel and Ukraine aid

Without a cease-fire, Egypt can't give aid to Gazans struggling to survive. And, Biden is expected to ask Congress for money to help Israel and Ukraine.

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Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress

The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Biden has a lot on the line.

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A hotel worker's 3-hour commute tells the story of LA's housing crisis and her strike

Long commutes are a key reason why LA hotel workers have been on rolling strikes since early July. And they have a unique solution for hotels to help them.

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Netflix plans to open brick and mortar locations

The streamer plans to open physical stores — dubbed Netflix House — offering retail, dining and content-themed entertainment. It's unclear if they'll sell DVDs.

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Israel's military warns it will attack Gaza City 'very broadly soon'

Israeli forces are planning a widespread offensive, but didn't say when the assault would happen. The announcement came as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians scrambled to leave northern Gaza.

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A survivor recalls horrors of Mexico's migrant center fire that almost killed him

A man from El Salvador describes inhumane treatment by Mexican authorities leading up to the deadly fire at a migration detention in Mexico in March.

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U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?

The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?

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Americans strongly support Israel, but there are generational and racial divides

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, public opinion about Israel in its war with Hamas is supportive, though the role of the U.S. in the region isn't as clear as Biden faces sharp disapproval.

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Left behind, in an assaulted Israeli town

In the Israeli town of Sderot, less than a mile from the Gaza Strip, there are remnants and recollections of carnage from Hamas' ongoing attack.

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Visitors are scrambling to leave Israel and Gaza as the fighting rages

The chaos of the conflict between Israel and Hamas has forced many airlines to cancel flights to Tel Aviv, preventing foreign visitors from returning home and damaging Israel's travel sector.

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Up First briefing: Israel warns Gaza's civilians to leave; Scalise drops speaker bid

Israel warns civilians to evacuate northern Gaza amid expectations of a ground invasion. Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of the House speaker race.

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Gazans flee their homes after an Israeli evacuation order but have few places to go

Israel's military dropped leaflets on Gaza's largest city Friday, urging roughly 1 million residents to move south for their own safety. But Gaza's borders are all closed, as conditions deteriorate.

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Who's in and who's out of the 2024 presidential race? Test yourself in the quiz

Someone is newly running for president, and someone is newly not. Do you know who they are? Find out in the weekly NPR news quiz.

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A Black Texas student suspended for his hairstyle is shifted to an alternative school

Darryl George, a junior at Barbers Hill High School, who was suspended for wearing a natural hairstyle, will be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program through Nov. 29.

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'Is there any safe place?' Residents say Gaza is under attack like never before

In response to Hamas' surprise attack, Israel has put Gaza under siege and unleashed heavy bombardments. Gaza residents tell NPR there is no place to seek shelter, unlike in previous conflicts.

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What did Hamas aim to gain by its brazen attack on Israel? Here's what to know

The surprise attack on Israel has brought the militant group back into the spotlight. A Hamas official tells NPR the attack was meant in part to lead to the release of Palestinians in Israeli jails.

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Up First briefing: Gaza's humanitarian crisis; Scalise gets House speaker nomination

People trapped in Gaza describe the worsening humanitarian crisis. Republicans nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise for House speaker.

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