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Politics

Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

by Don Gonyea, Danielle Kurtzleben

4 min

Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

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Health Care

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers conclude 5-day strike

by Don Gonyea

6 min

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers conclude 5-day strike

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Asia

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

by Jackie Northam, Don Gonyea

3 min

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

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Science

Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation

by Nathan Rott

3 min

Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation

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Middle East

He escaped Gaza on a jet ski. In Germany, he hopes to be reunited with family

by Ruth Sherlock

7 min

He escaped Gaza on a jet ski. In Germany, he hopes to be reunited with family

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Culture

Once revoked for 'indecency,' the British Library reinstates Oscar Wilde's library card

by Lauren Frayer

3 min

Once revoked for 'indecency,' the British Library reinstates Oscar Wilde's library card

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Anagrams from a hotel room

by Will Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: 10192025

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Music

Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was's new album is an ode to Detroit and its music

by Don Gonyea, Michael Radcliffe

9 min

Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was's new album is an ode to Detroit and its music

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National

'No Kings' protests draw bigger crowds across the country in second iteration

by Martin Kaste

4 min

'No Kings' protests draw bigger crowds across the country in second iteration

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Religion

Who is Dallin H. Oaks, the new leader of the Mormon Church?

by Don Gonyea

5 min

Who is Dallin H. Oaks, the new leader of the Mormon Church?

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Middle East

Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire

by Rob Schmitz, Don Gonyea

3 min

Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire

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Thousands gather to protest the Missouri legislature's efforts to redraw congressional maps to favor the GOP and amend the initiative petition process on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at the state Capitol in Jefferson City. Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public Radio hide caption

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National

These voters want to overturn Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map

by Savannah Hawley-Bates

3 min

MISSOURI REDISTRICTING REFERENDUM

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Music

A new museum in Nashville celebrates gospel music's contribution to American culture

by Jewly Hight

6 min

A new museum in Nashville celebrates gospel music's contribution to American culture

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National

A typhoon is forcing Native Alaskans to evacuate and lose the only land they've known

by Sage Smiley

3 min

A typhoon is forcing Native Alaskans to evacuate and lose the only land they've known

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Europe

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links

by Don Gonyea

4 min

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links

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Culture

Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Don Gonyea

2 min

Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall

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Author Interviews

In 'Unabridged', Stefan Fatsis discusses the past — and future — of the dictionary

by Don Gonyea, Stefan Fatsis

8 min

In 'Unabridged', Stefan Fatsis discusses the past — and future — of the dictionary

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Politics

Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

Health Care

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers conclude 5-day strike

Asia

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Science

Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation

Middle East

He escaped Gaza on a jet ski. In Germany, he hopes to be reunited with family

Culture

Once revoked for 'indecency,' the British Library reinstates Oscar Wilde's library card

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: 10192025

Music

Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was's new album is an ode to Detroit and its music

National

'No Kings' protests draw bigger crowds across the country in second iteration

Religion

Who is Dallin H. Oaks, the new leader of the Mormon Church?

Middle East

Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire

National

MISSOURI REDISTRICTING REFERENDUM

Music

A new museum in Nashville celebrates gospel music's contribution to American culture

National

A typhoon is forcing Native Alaskans to evacuate and lose the only land they've known

Europe

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links

Culture

Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall

Author Interviews

In 'Unabridged', Stefan Fatsis discusses the past — and future — of the dictionary

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