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Politics Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., talks about upcoming House vote to end the shutdown NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the imminent House vote on a deal to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Steve Inskeep
Immigration is a key issue at this week's U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Baltimore this week to elect a new leader and renew their commitment to advocate on behalf of migrants in the U.S. Aleja Hertzler-McCain
Politics Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., talks about upcoming vote to reopen the government NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about the pending vote on a measure to end the government shutdown. Steve Inskeep
How a kids’ game inspired an innovative Seattle art exhibit Seattle may never reach NYC or LA-level status when it comes to art, but a clever exhibit based off the game telephone should inspire some civic pride in our arts scene. Kyle Norris
Environment It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S. Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices. Michael Copley
World They found a 'bucket of lentils.' Then it blew up. The menace of Gaza's unexploded ordnance The United Nations Mine Action Service estimates between 5% and 10% of Israeli weapons fired into Gaza in the past two years failed to detonate, and unexploded ordnance has killed at least 328 people. Anas Baba
Business Google launches a lawsuit targeting text message scammers Ever gotten a text saying you forgot to pay a nonexistent road toll or need to pick up a mystery package? Google's going after the scammers behind those messages. John Ruwitch
Politics Here's how many strikes on alleged drug vessels the U.S. has announced Since September, the Trump administration has carried out more than a dozen strikes on boats it claims are run by drug traffickers, killing more than 70 people. Anusha Mathur
National Once upon a time, nostalgia was epidemic among homesick soldiers The word began as a medical diagnosis but over the centuries has evolved to mean the longing for a bygone, idealized past. Scott Neuman
Politics On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies. Deirdre Walsh