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For this Israeli general, the horror of Oct. 7 meant a return to the battlefield
Yair Golan, a member of Israel's parliament and a major general in the reserves of Israel's military, talks about his instinct the morning of the Hamas attacks to put on his uniform and step in.
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Families of Hamas' hostages and many in Israel say they support a prisoner swap
About 240 hostages are being held in Gaza. Their families and many in Israel say they support a prisoner swap: Israel releasing all its Palestinian detainees in exchange for the captives' release.
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A man asking for change gave a woman a rare glimmer at a dark period of her life
In 2012, Laura Eshelman was in the middle of a mental health spiral. One day, after being rejected for yet another job, she encountered an unexpected unsung hero.
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A man looking for his estranged uncle found him in America's largest public cemetery
Two years ago, a former detective set out to track down an uncle who'd been estranged for decades. But early in his search he made a disappointing discovery — his uncle Cesar Irizarry had died.
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Democrats try to figure out what happened in Louisiana's election
In October, Louisiana got its first Republican governor in eight years. As Democrats figure out what this means for the state party, one factor keeps popping up: incredibly low voter turnout.
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Revisiting 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' 30 years later
To mark the 30th Anniversary of the album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) we explore the martial arts influences that helped to inspire the Wu-Tang Clan and their debut album.
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The latest in Trump's New York civil fraud trial
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with NPR Senior Editor and Correspondent Domenico Montenaro and New York University Law Professor Melissa Murray.
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This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity
Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.
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7 common issues people face when speaking in public
It can be anxiety-inducing to deliver a speech in front of an audience. NPR's Life Kit talks with a speechwriter and a speech coach to get their best tips for public speaking.
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Are real estate agent fees a racket?
A class action lawsuit could upend the way home realtors are compensated in America.
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Germans prep for pot legalization
Germany is expected to legalize cannabis by the end of the year, and the only legal way to obtain pot will be to grow it as a member of a nonprofit club. One such club gets ready for their big moment.
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Digging into the Israeli-Hamas war's implications for the broader region
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Bruce Riedel, a former CIA analyst and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Middle East Policy, about the leader of Hezbollah's speech on Friday.