- Forget tedious paper applications, Americans can now renew passports onlineby The Associated Press on September 18, 2024 at 11:29 pm
The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational, after testing in pilot programs, and available to adult passport holders whose passport had expired within the past five years or will expire in the coming year.
- Vance says Haitian migrants with protected status are 'illegal aliens' to be deportedby Stephen Fowler on September 18, 2024 at 10:50 pm
The Republican vice presidential nominee continues to rail against Haitian migrants living in Ohio, though many have Temporary Protected Status, as the GOP escalates its hardline immigration stance.
- Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing marketby Laurel Wamsley on September 18, 2024 at 9:48 pm
Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home.
- Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sex crime charge in New Yorkby The Associated Press on September 18, 2024 at 8:05 pm
Prosecutors revealed last week that Weinstein had been indicted on additional sex crime charges that weren’t part of the case that led to his now-overturned 2020 conviction.
- In Kashmir, voting begins in first local elections since India revoked autonomyby Omkar Khandekar on September 18, 2024 at 7:43 pm
In Indian-controlled Kashmir, residents are voting in elections that some hope will lead to restoration of the territory's statehood, which ended when it became a federally governed territory in 2019.
- In break with tradition, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidateby Don Gonyea on September 18, 2024 at 7:20 pm
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union of 1.3 million workers, will not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump for president, after decades of backing Democrats.
- What is School Like for Children in War Zones?by Joanna Kakissis on September 18, 2024 at 6:58 pm
Life is uncertain for children in war zones. There, school can be a source of stability or just another thing that war obliterates. We hear reports on what school is like in three of the world's most active war zones: Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.
- JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78by The Associated Press on September 18, 2024 at 6:28 pm
Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
- Another wave of blasts hits Lebanon, as Hezbollah reels from pager explosionsby Jawad Rizkallah on September 18, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Following Tuesday's stunning attack via pagers, Lebanon was hit by another deadly wave of exploding communications devices on Wednesday.
- The Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates in a big moment for the economyby Scott Horsley on September 18, 2024 at 6:06 pm
The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as easing inflation fears gives way to concern about the job market.
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