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An ambulance believed to be carrying wounded people, after multiple explosions were heard during the funeral of four Hezbollah fighters who were killed Tuesday after their handheld pagers exploded, in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday.

Another wave of blasts hits Lebanon, as Hezbollah reels from pager explosions

Following Tuesday's stunning attack via pagers, Lebanon was hit by another deadly wave of exploding communications devices on Wednesday.

America is experiencing a sustained startup boom.

America's startup boom is still going strong. Here's what it means for the economy

Four years ago, Americans began creating new businesses at a record rate. The boom is still here, and it could be a great sign for the U.S. economy.

Blurred image of a family having lunch at Operation Hope North County in Vista, Calif. July 25, 2023.

San Diego research shows parents of young kids are feeling 'burnt out'

Researchers surveyed parents who are juggling work, school, childcare and trying to make ends meet. They say the data could help find a solution.

Books sit on a shelf at a clinic that provides abortion care on April 30, in Jacksonville, Fla. A six-week abortion ban that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed went into effect on May 1.

Why providers say abortion ban exceptions continue to cause confusion

Florida recently issued new guidance on when an abortion can be performed under exceptions, but providers say it has caused even more confusion.

Andrea Farmer (left) and Alex Cook mark off homes they have visited on their app while canvassing in a neighborhood in Nashville, North Carolina in October.

Support from rural Democrats will be crucial for Harris to win this swing state

North Carolina has more rural voters than any other 2024 presidential swing state, and canvassing groups are working to turn out voters in one purple county as early voting continues in the state.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, won the Louisiana governor's race outright, avoiding the need for a runoff.

Louisiana Democrats analyze big defeat in gubernatorial race

Jeff Landry's victory marked a huge win for Republicans in Louisiana. The Democratic Party, which held the office for the past eight years, is going back to the drawing board.

How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices

For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis. Here's how to plan ahead for health care needs in a blackout.

New York Rep. Ritchie Torres, seen here at Equality PAC’s National Pride Gala on June 13 at Union Station in Washington, D.C., is working to increase LGBTQ representation in Congress.

Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress

As pride month celebrations continue, LGBTQ lawmakers are working to expand their ranks in D.C. next year. The Equality PAC — the political arm of the Equality Caucus in the U.S. Congress — is raising millions to boost representation on Capitol Hill.

Supporters carry signs as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22 in Chicago.

Harris needs Gen Z. Here's her plan to win them

The campaign tells NPR that it plans to invest in new digital ads on campus and social media, double its youth organizing staff around the country, and launch a college campus tour in battleground states.

Bill Kristol attends Politicon at The Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif.

Pundit Bill Kristol shares what this election could do to democracy

He spoke to KPBS about why he thinks former President Donald Trump is a danger to democracy.

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