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The Super Bowl is over, but there's still plenty of sports to talk about. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.

Presidential candidate Gov. Chris Christie is afforded around-the-clock protection by state troopers regardless of where he is or the nature of his travels. His spokesman won't say who is paying.

Despite calls for Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as his vice presidential pick, many progressives are urging him to choose Sen. Elizabeth Warren instead.

Federal Trade Commission nominee Lina Khan and presidential adviser Tim Wu have advocated for new rules to curb the power of the tech giants.

Last week, BuzzFeed's Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith defended his organization's decision to publish the Russia dossier. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about how the move changed BuzzFeed's approach to journalism.

The International Court of Justice does not have the power to enforce its own rulings, but it does add to the pressure that Israel feels internationally and domestically to end the war in Gaza.

This election year, everybody's getting in on the action. Along with the usual posters, T-shirts and lapel pins, other presidential election tie-ins are popping up across the land. Here are a few of the most unusual political marketing ploys that caught our eye.

Nonfiction rules the week with humorist Nora Ephron on aging, Simon Winchester on the history of the Atlantic Ocean, Brian Greene on the parallel universes that surround us, rapper Jay-Z on his life and lyrics, and entrepreneur Russell Simmons on what it means to be rich.

The House Jan. 6 committee preps for a primetime hearing. Poll: A majority of Americans blame Trump for Jan. 6 insurrection. The pipeline that brings natural gas from Russia to Germany is to reopen.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board met with Mecklenburg County Commission. The county joined the city in giving money to Atrium Health’s new "innovation district." Uptown Charlotte and South End will be getting a pedestrian bridge. And there's election chaos as the 2022 primary is delayed in North Carolina.

Carowinds amusement park has announced plans to repair the ride and says it will implement new inspection procedures. Park staff and ride manufacturers determined this week that a fracture had formed along a weld line in a support column. They plan to remove and replace it.

Top officials from China and the U.S. met face-to-face in Alaska today. So far the talks have been tense, with both sides exchanging heated words.

In Oregon's 5th Congressional District, centrist incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader, who had President Biden's backing, lost to his more progressive opponent, Jamie McLeod-Skinner.

India's Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the historic case this week, years after it decriminalized gay sex. India could become the second place in Asia to allow marriage equality, after Taiwan.

Nashville Nights
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Dairy Barn at Anne Springs Close Greenway located at 250 Dairy Barn Ln, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Join us for a magical evening of live country music, Southern food, and philanthropy at Nashville Nights, a benefit for A Kid Again! This family-friendly event will raise funds to support families with children facing life-threatening conditions. Enjoy performances from top country music artists, an exciting silent auction and an unforgettable night of giving back. All proceeds will help A Kid Again provide year-round Adventures for enrolled families in the Carolinas.

Tickets:
Tickets are $50. Reserve your spot today and help create moments of hope, happiness, and healing for children who need it most.

For nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, CNN, Food Network, Disney Channel and Discovery Networks. Jeff is currently the creator, executive producer and presenter of the groundbreaking television series Wildlife Nation, which debuted as the top-rated TV program on ABC in October 2021. Wildlife Nation explores the remarkable story of North American conservation. Join us for a discussion and “meet-and-greet.” This event has two tiers of ticket access. “VIP Reception” tickets cost $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. “Presentation” tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for Bridge Club members.

We’d love for you to join us for an unforgettable evening at Brewers Ball 2026 where great beer, delicious food, live entertainment, and community come together for a meaningful cause!
Brewers Ball brings together some of Charlotte’s top breweries, favorite food trucks, and live music for a lively night out all while supporting affordable housing and critical services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness right here in Charlotte.
You’ll have the chance to sip local brews, enjoy tastings from amazing food trucks, experience live entertainment, connect with fellow community members, and help create pathways to housing for individuals and families in our city.
Every ticket helps make a direct impact in keeping families housed and supporting those working toward stable housing.

Also: an oil rig is stuck on an Alaskan Island as salvage teams try to reach it; thieves in Paris steal $1 million worth of goods from an Apple store on New Year's Eve; while Indians mourn the brutal death of a woman who was gang raped, shocking new attacks on women are reported.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sue Mi Terry of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about reports that North Korea's envoy to the U.S. has been executed in a sweeping purge.

The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.