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NYC Council Passes Carriage Ban; Ariola Votes No
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NYC Council Passes Carriage Ban; Ariola Votes No

New York City Councilwoman Joann Ariola voted against a bill banning horse-drawn carriages in the city, a measure that passed the council. Ariola discussed her opposition with NPR's Leila Fadel on Morning Edition on October 23, 2026.

10/23/2026
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Mississippi AG: Deadly Force Justified in Toddler Shooting
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Mississippi AG: Deadly Force Justified in Toddler Shooting

Mississippi's attorney general has determined that police use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a toddler following a shoplifting incident. The finding, reported Wednesday, raises fresh questions about the state's review process for officer-involved deaths.

10/21/2026
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Michigan Man Stephen Hubbard Freed From Russian Prison
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Michigan Man Stephen Hubbard Freed From Russian Prison

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old Michigan resident held in Russia since 2022, has been released following a request from President Trump. The announcement came as talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff began in Saint Petersburg.

10/21/2026
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Mississippi AG: Deadly Toddler Shooting Justified
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Mississippi AG: Deadly Toddler Shooting Justified

The Mississippi Attorney General has determined that officers did not use excessive force when a toddler died during a police shooting in June. The finding, reported by NPR, closes a key phase of the state's review but leaves questions about the circumstances of the child's death.

10/20/2026
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Trump Cuts Hit NC and GA Research Hubs
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Trump Cuts Hit NC and GA Research Hubs

NPR's Steve Inskeep examines how the Trump administration's policies have affected public health research in North Carolina and Georgia, two states that serve as major research hubs. The report, heard on Morning Edition, explores the local impact of federal funding changes on these scientific communities.

10/20/2026
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