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Plus, the plain-spoken poetry of Kris Kristofferson.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Israel Strikes Multiple Fronts, Including Long-Distance Attack on Yemen, by Christopher Maag, Euan Ward and Adam Rasgon

In North Carolina, Remnants of Helene Become an ‘Unprecedented Tragedy,’ by Eduardo Medina and Tim Arango

Republicans Criticize Trump Over His Insults of Harris, by Simon J. Levien

California Governor Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation, by Cecilia Kang

Kris Kristofferson, Country Singer, Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 88, by Bill Friskics-Warren

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Plus, Batman joins the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Helene Roars Into Georgia After Lashing Florida’s Gulf Coast, by Patricia Mazzei, Judson Jones and Orlando Mayorquín

Cheap Flights and Deleted Texts: 10 Takeaways From the Adams Indictment, by Dana Rubinstein and William K. Rashbaum

Netanyahu, Delayed by Israel’s New Assault on Hezbollah, Faces Broad Censure From Gathered Leaders, by Isabel Kershner

U.S. Intelligence Stresses Risks in Allowing Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine, by Adam Entous and Julian E. Barnes

F.D.A. Approves the First New Schizophrenia Drug in Decades, by Ellen Barry and Christina Jewett

Holy Hollywood! Batman Is the First Superhero With a Walk of Fame Star, by George Gene Gustines

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Plus, the “snackification” of the American diet.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Eric Adams Is Indicted After Federal Corruption Investigation, by William K. Rashbaum, Dana Rubinstein, Michael Rothfeld, Edward Wong and Chelsia Rose Marcius

Tracking Hurricane Helene, by Matthew Bloch, William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe and Bea Malsky

U.S. and Allies Propose Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah, by Michael D. Shear, Edward Wong and Farnaz Fassihi

Harris’s Economic Pitch: Capitalism for the Middle Class, by Jim Tankersley

With Few Wins to Highlight, House Republicans Head Home to Chase Votes, by Annie Karni

Restaurant Portions Are About to Get Smaller. Are Americans Ready?, by Kim Severson

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Plus, was your doctor’s message written by A.I.?  

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On Today’s Episode:

Israel Says It Shot Down Missile Over Tel Aviv, by Victoria Kim, Gabby Sobelman and Aaron Boxerman

Israel’s Attacks on Hezbollah Achieved Short-Term Aims, Officials Say, but End Goal Is Unclear, by Ronen Bergman

Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Mile After Mile in the West Bank, by Erika Solomon, Lauren Leatherby and Aric Toler

In His First U.N. Speech, Iran’s President Aimed to Defuse Tensions With the West While Criticizing Israel, by Farnaz Fassihi

Trump Is Briefed on Iranian Assassination Threats, by Chris Cameron

Woman Accuses Sean Combs of Raping Her in Filmed Attack, by Julia Jacobs

That Message From Your Doctor? It May Have Been Drafted by A.I., by Teddy Rosenbluth

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Plus, the U.S. News college rankings are out.  

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On Today’s Episode:

In Lebanon’s Capital, Israel’s Strikes Stoke Fears of a Full-On War, by Christina Goldbaum and Hwaida Saad

U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence, by Farnaz Fassihi

U.S. to Seek Attempted Assassination Charge for Trump Golf Course Suspect, by Patricia Mazzei, Adam Goldman and Glenn Thrush

Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports, by Tim Arango

The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the Rage and Obsession, by Alan Blinder

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Plus, the White Sox go for a record (low).  

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On Today’s Episode:

Israel Urges Civilians in Lebanon to Evacuate Ahead of Strikes on Hezbollah, by Patrick Kingsley

Trump Shows Signs of Strength in Sun Belt Battlegrounds, Polls Find, by Adam Nagourney, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker

Top Aides Resign From Embattled North Carolina Candidate’s Campaign, by Eduardo Medina

Congress Unveils Short-Term Spending Deal, by Karoun Demirjian

On Chicago’s South Side, White Sox Fans Know Misery. But Not Like This, by Julie Bosman

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Plus, an iconic kitchen brand files for bankruptcy.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris, With an Online Avalanche, Outspends Trump by Tens of Millions, by Shane Goldmacher and Nicholas Nehamas

North Carolina Governor Race Jolted by Report That G.O.P. Nominee Called Himself a ‘Black Nazi,’ by Shane Goldmacher, Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Nicholas Nehamas

At Funerals and in Hospitals, Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks, by Hwaida Saad and Ben Hubbard

Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut, by Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye

Tupperware (the Brand) May Fail. Tupperware (the Word) Will Survive, by Scott Cacciola

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Plus, legal problems for MrBeast’s reality show.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked, by Shane Goldmacher and Ruth Igielnik

Teamsters Won’t Endorse a Candidate for President in 2024, by Jonathan Weisman

More Wireless Devices Explode in Lebanon in Second Attack, by Euan Ward and Aaron Boxerman

The Fed Makes a Large Rate Cut and Forecasts More to Come, by Jeanna Smialek

‘Beast Games’ Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming ‘Dangerous Conditions’ on Set, by Madison Malone Kircher

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Plus, gymnast Jordan Chiles’s Olympic medal fight.   

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On Today’s Episode:

Exploding Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Kill 11 and Wound Thousands, by Patrick Kingsley, Euan Ward, Ronen Bergman and Michael Levenson

What Fed Rate Cuts Will Mean for Five Areas of Your Financial Life, by Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes, by Mike Isaac and Natasha Singer

Deep Links Between Alcohol and Cancer Are Described in New Report, by Roni Caryn Rabin

Jordan Chiles Appeals to Swiss Court Over Fight for Olympic Gymnastics Bronze Medal, by Lauren Merola

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Plus, the boom in Ozempic dupes.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Secret Service Admits Not Searching Golf Course Perimeter, Drawing New Scrutiny, by Kate Kelly

Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares, by Miriam Jordan

Hamas Is Surviving War With Israel. Now It Hopes to Thrive in Gaza Again, by Adam Rasgon

Sean Combs Arrested in Manhattan After Grand Jury Indictment, by Ben Sisario and Julia Jacobs

The Weight Loss Hacks That Claim to Work Like Ozempic, by Dani Blum

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