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National As Congress returns from August recess, demands resume for release of Epstein files Congress returns to Washington on Tuesday, where they face a demand to reveal information about Jeffrey Epstein. In a bipartisan effort, two lawmakers plan to force a vote on releasing the files. Hosts
Health Whatever happened to mpox? Is it still a threat? The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind." Gabrielle Emanuel
Europe Russia accused of jamming GPS system on plane carrying EU's top leader A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was temporarily blocked from landing in Bulgaria due to what Bulgarian authorities say was Russian GPS jamming. Teri Schultz
Politics Missouri state attorney general named co-deputy director of FBI Missouri state attorney general Andrew Bailey was named co-deputy director of the FBI last month and takes office soon. He has a track record in office for opposing abortion and fighting for Trump. Jason Rosenbaum
World Morning news brief Congress returns to Capitol Hill after August recess, Brazil's ex-president faces coup trial, the latest on the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Leila Fadel
A look at relief efforts in eastern Afghanistan following Sunday's massive earthquake NPR asks Katherine Carey, deputy head of the United Nation's Office of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan, about relief efforts following the massive earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Steve Inskeep
Politics Congress returns to Capitol Hill after August recess Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a monthlong recess. From funding the government to calls to release the Epstein files, they face a packed agenda. Leila Fadel
Rescuers continue search efforts following devastating earthquake in Afghanistan Rescuers are still trying to reach victims after an earthquake on Sunday devastated parts of eastern Afghanistan. The country's disaster management authority says more than 950 people were killed. Leila Fadel
Politics Delaware Sen. Chris Coons talks about looming government shutdown NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about the looming government shutdown and President Trump's use of pocket rescission. Steve Inskeep
National In Florida, street art will soon be a thing of the past Murals and drawing on streets across Florida are vanishing. Not just the rainbow-painted crosswalks, but also murals honoring police. That's because the state says they're a "safety issue." Meghan Bowman