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Environment Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report Across the Northwest, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into the winter is putting more drought pressure on Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and western Montana. Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Europe Nuns who broke out of their nursing home await word from Rome NPR has been following the story of three octogenarian Austrian nuns who broke out of a nursing home and back into their old convent. Now, they're hoping for a deal with the Vatican so they can stay. Esme Nicholson
National Providence mayor says team investigating Brown shooting is focused and working well NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brett Smiley, mayor of Providence, R.I., about the investigation into the shooting at Brown University. Sarah Handel
Arts & Life A library helps foster an unlikely friendship A devotion to reading brings one elderly woman in Indiana to her local library. That's true for one young child, too. They've formed an unlikely friendship and visit the library together each week. Ella Abbott
FCC chair is grilled by Senate Democrats Democratic lawmakers confronted Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr at a hearing Wednesday, arguing that he was attempting to intimidate reporters and networks. David Folkenflik
Politics Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed Declining gas tax revenue and skyrocketing construction costs have plagued Washington state’s transportation budget for years. Those twin forces had left budget writers searching for options to fill a growing long-term shortfall. Without a solution, they warned of major road projects going unfinished. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Gaza ceasefire: The next steps The U.S. is pushing for the Gaza ceasefire to move into its next phase, but serious challenges lie ahead. Daniel Estrin
Economy A new poll finds voters souring on Trump's handling of the economy A new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll finds Americans deeply pessimistic about their economic outlook, with more than six in 10 saying the economy is not working for them personally. Elena Moore
Health Care Here's who is hurt most as ACA premiums are set to skyrocket on Jan. 1 Congress is taking some action on the ACA. Here's where things stand for the people who rely on Obamacare health insurance. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Hundreds are still evacuated in western Washington — and more rain is on the way. Washington state is reeling from recent flooding, more could be coming. Now, blizzards in the mountains are adding to the chaos. Casey Martin