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Politics
Week in politics: Biden and foreign policy, early voting begins, do debates matter?
What the latest news from Lebanon means for President Biden's attempt to ease the conflict in the Middle East. Also, early voting is underway. Which political party has a better ground game?
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Israel kills Hezbollah's leader of 32 years in an airstrike
The Israeli military says it has killed the leader of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, in a series of airstrikes. We'll have analysis from Lebanon and Israel.
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Author Stephen Bruno's new memoir documents his time as a Manhattan doorman
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Stephen Bruno about his book, "Building Material: The Memoir of a Park Avenue Doorman."
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Opinion: Scott Simons unite!
NPR's Scott Simon is a singular presence on air but his name is fairly common. Scott reflects on the bond he's formed with others named ... Scott Simon.
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Sudanese refugees share their experience fleeing the country's civil war
Tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled civil war and are crossing into Chad for safety. At the border, we hear from people — mostly women — on what they've seen and experienced that forced them to leave.
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What's next after a tumultuous week in the Middle East?
Deadly attacks have intensified the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah.
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From debunked stories to fringe ideas, making sense of this week's politics headlines
We look at a whirlwind of recent headlines — some factual, others purely manufactured — to see how the press is handling the underlying stories and how voters can digest them.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani's magical season continues
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani's groundbreaking season, and the Chicago White Sox's ongoing nightmare.
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Arts & Life
Biden's weekend with world leaders puts Delaware in the spotlight
NPR's Scott Simon tells you (almost) everything you wanted to know about President Biden's home state as it hosts the leaders of Australia, India and Japan.
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Politics
Week in politics: GOP nominee's alleged online comments rock N.C. governor's race
Turmoil in the North Carolina gubernatorial race could have serious implications for the presidential race. Plus, Georgia poll workers may have to hand-count ballots in November.
