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Books Held hostage in Gaza for 491 days, an Israeli man recalls how he survived in new book Eli Sharabi survived 491 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Sharabi speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about his book, "Hostage." Leila Fadel
Politics Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify before Congress Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before Congress Tuesday. The hearing comes as concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized to target President Trump's political adversaries grow. Steve Inskeep
First privately funded uranium enrichment plant in U.S. to be built in Kentucky A California-based firm plans to build the first privately funded uranium enrichment plant in Kentucky amid efforts to bolster the country's domestic uranium enrichment. Derek Operle
Education More college students are using AI for class. Their professors aren't far behind More college students are using AI chatbots to help them with their studies. But data recently released by an AI company shows they're aren't the only ones using the technology. Lee V Gaines
National Former Illinois National Guard official on efforts to deploy troops to Chicago. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Richard Hayes about President Trump's efforts to deploy troops to Chicago. Steve Inskeep
Politics Head of Social Security tapped to run IRS, sparking concerns Frank Bisignano has been tapped to run the IRS, but he's already in charge of the Social Security Administration. Critics worry one person running two critical agencies is a mistake. Scott Horsley
Education New season trailer! Welcome back to THE WILD Welcome back to a brand new season of THE WILD on October 21, 2025! Travel with Chris as he uncovers stories of hope and inspiration as creatures find ways to adapt and thrive in a new world of threats. Chris Morgan
Politics Social Security administrator is named to the newly created position of IRS CEO Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano was named to the newly created position of CEO of the IRS on Monday, making him the latest member of the Trump administration to be put in charge of multiple federal agencies. The Associated Press
The shelter for unhoused people that had empty rooms, despite Seattle spending millions on it In a bid to make progress on homelessness, Seattle began housing people at the Civic Hotel. It seemed like things were going pretty well. Then the city stopped sending people there. Maleeha Syed
Government Seattle, King County offer food vouchers for WIC recipients if shutdown continues As the federal government shutdown continues, Seattle and King County officials have announced a plan to help families who rely on WIC — a federal food assistance program for mothers, babies, and children — when their benefits run out. Ruby de Luna