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Politics

Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges

September 22, 2023

A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Menendez and his wife of engaging in "a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen."

Africa

Despite appearance at the U.N., Sudan's conflict threatens to engulf parts of Africa

September 22, 2023

Sudan's army chief addressed the United Nations in an effort to burnish his image as statesman, while his rival posted his own attempted address online from Sudan.

Europe

Desperate people from North Africa landed on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa

September 22, 2023

Thousands of migrants crossing from Tunisia to the Italian island of Lampedusa are overwhelming the tiny island, and testing the welcome of those who live there.

Politics

The U.S. government moves toward a shutdown as spending bill stalls in the House

September 22, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, who is disgusted by right-wing members holding up the spending bill. Without a deal the government will shut down at the end of the month.

Politics

Zelenksyy defends Ukraine's spending of Western aid and his refusal to negotiate with Russia

September 22, 2023

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is making an effort to answer any legitimate questions concerning his administration and its conduct during the war in Ukraine.

Weather

Get the pumpkin spice ready — there is about to be an official shift in seasons

September 22, 2023

The fall equinox is when both hemispheres receive almost equal amount of daylight and darkness. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days grow shorter. The fall equinox arrives at 2:50 a.m. ET Saturday.

National

Texas school district wants to spend $94 million on a new football stadium

September 22, 2023

The Prosper school district's current stadium reportedly cost $53 million. Some locals are unhappy about the potential use of tax dollars for the project.

StoryCorps

After Hurricane Katrina, a grocer rebuilds his community a shop at a time

September 22, 2023

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of StoryCorps, we revisit a mother's conversation with her son, who decided to open the only grocery store in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina.

NHPR | National

Hundreds of runners are expected for the 45th annual Clarence DeMar Marathon

September 22, 2023

Sunday's race in Keene, N.H., is named after a New England resident who was one of the best distance runners of the early 20th century. He played a role in redefining our relationship to exercise.

CPR | National

Denver parents encourage physical activity and fun with a project called: Bike Bus

September 22, 2023

Parents in Denver jump on the "bike bus" bandwagon, organizing group rides to a local elementary school as a safe, healthy and low carbon means of delivering kids to classrooms.

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State And Regional News From CapRadio

Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges

Despite appearance at the U.N., Sudan's conflict threatens to engulf parts of Africa

Desperate people from North Africa landed on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa

The U.S. government moves toward a shutdown as spending bill stalls in the House

Zelenksyy defends Ukraine's spending of Western aid and his refusal to negotiate with Russia

Get the pumpkin spice ready — there is about to be an official shift in seasons

Texas school district wants to spend $94 million on a new football stadium

After Hurricane Katrina, a grocer rebuilds his community a shop at a time

Hundreds of runners are expected for the 45th annual Clarence DeMar Marathon

Denver parents encourage physical activity and fun with a project called: Bike Bus

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