Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. The state that’s been the target of the most money is Pennsylvania. Read More
A bear attack was initially suspected in Dustin Kjersem’s death. But police now say he was killed by a man he had just met — and that a beer can offered by Kjersem provided critical DNA evidence. Read More
Former President Trump plans to stop in Dearborn, Mich — a city where a majority of people are Arab American. He and Vice President Harris are each holding Friday night rallies in Milwaukee. (Image credit: AP) Read More
The Sudanese city of Omdurman lives in the shadow of war, facing daily shelling and battered medical services. But some people are trying to eke out a return to life, however precarious. (Image credit: Luke Dray for NPR) Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year’s election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images; Win McNamee/Getty Images) Read More
U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month — but the number was depressed by a machinists’ strike at Boeing and Hurricanes Helene and Milton. (Image credit: David Ryder) Read More
Brazil’s justice minister said the homicide was “evidently politically motivated”.Read More
President Mokgweetsi Masisi accepts defeat after his party loses its parliamentary majority.Read More
Alleged protesters – many of whom appeared frail after weeks in detention – appeared in court on Friday.Read More
Bal was one of India’s biggest fashion designers, whose innovative creations were worn by stars and supermodels.Read More