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The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens Moderna says the FDA is looking into reports of a rare side effect — myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart muscle — in those who've gotten the shot. (Image credit: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3BwSbaS

Jury selection for Kyle Rittenhouse trial starts this week Jury selection begins Monday for the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. He faces multiple charges after fatal shootings during protests in Kenosha, Wisc. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2ZLu2Ay

The video game platform Roblox is still down, but the company says it has a fix On Sunday afternoon, the California company said it was working to bring certain regions back online. The service went down on Friday. (Image credit: Leon Keith/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3EumQrh

American Airlines has cancelled nearly 1,600 flights since Friday The airline says it was forced to cancel more than 700 flights on Sunday alone due to poor weather and staff shortages. (Image credit: Steven Senne/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3mw15kM

Kenosha is still reeling from killings as Kyle Rittenhouse's trial begins Kenosha, Wisc., is again reckoning with its racial divide as Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial for killing two people and injuring a third during unrest over a police shooting in 2020. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2ZKIyIO

Virginia gubernatorial race is split over COVID-19 restrictions, race and the economy Eyes are on Virginia this week as voters elect a new governor. We hear from some in blue-leaning Arlington and in solidly-red Hanover about what's motivating them this election. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3bpswGj

Under new ownership, 'Ebony' magazine bets on boosting Black business Ebony magazine is turning 76 years old. With new owners, the legacy publication is rebooting to reach and uplift Black audiences with a focus on financial literacy and building wealth. (Image credit: Ebony Magazine) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3pUh6mI

Despite their climate pledges, the U.S. and others export huge amounts of fossil fuels Under the Paris climate deal, exports of oil, gas and coal don't count toward a country's emissions. That's coming in for scrutiny as leaders gather for another global climate summit. (Image credit: Lindsey Janies/Bloomberg via Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3q83HYn

Here's why the other 48 states care who's governor of Virginia and New Jersey As the first statewide tests of a new political reality, Virginia and New Jersey send a signal early in a presidential term — much as Iowa and New Hampshire do in a presidential campaign. (Image credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3EtSMMo

NYC taxi drivers enter day 11 of hunger strike for medallion debt relief A group of New York City taxi drivers have been on a hunger strike for debt relief. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with union leader Bhairavi Desai about the strike. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3GFFU7Y

Why marigolds, or cempasúchil, are the iconic flower of Día de los Muertos The Day of the Dead is deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals blended with Roman Catholic traditions. But many of the indigenous symbols remain, including the vibrant and fragrant marigold. (Image credit: Gabriel Perez/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3BsFX36

John Deere and union reach tentative agreement but strike continues for now Farm equipment maker Deere & Co. reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers union, but a strike that began Oct. 14 will go on while workers study the agreement before a vote. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3bqbPux

The University of Florida bars professors from testifying in a voting rights case The school said having the professors testify was "adverse" to the university's interests, marking a departure from normal procedure and raising major concerns about freedom of speech. (Image credit: Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3pNKfzP

The Northern Lights could be visible from Oregon to New York this Halloween Parts of the northern U.S., including Maryland, Illinois and Nevada, might get a Halloween treat: auroras from a massive solar flare. Usually, the northern lights are hard to see at lower latitudes. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3GEa0Zd

Children are 40 percent of Afghan refugees. Nonprofits are tasked to find them homes Scott Simon speaks with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, about how her organization helps Afghan refugee children resettle in the U.S. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vWDRax

For 51 years this killer whale has lived in a tiny tank. Now her health is at risk For decades, activists have argued that Miami Seaquarium housed Lolita, an endangered orca in a tank that's much too small. A new USDA report found other serious violations in how she's been treated. (Image credit: Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3pSjdHl

Halloween may return to some normalcy for trick-or-treaters Halloween is back! At least for one pre-K class in Oakland, California. They had a "trunk or treat" in their first semi-normal event in more than 18 months. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3EugUi2

Trump's businesses and brand still suffering from his polarizing rhetoric Trump's business continues to suffer losses: fewer tenants, lost government contracts, bailing business partners. But some observers say things aren't as dire as they seem for the former president. (Image credit: Andrea Bernstein/NPR) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3msSG1x

The strawberry Pop Tart case is just one of more than 400 lawsuits he has filed Attorney Spencer Sheehan has sued over not enough strawberries, little or no actual vanilla and how much lime constitutes "a hint of lime" in chips. Companies often pay to make these lawsuits go away. (Image credit: Spencer Sheehan) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3GBHx6f

Detainees who earned just $1 a day are owed $17 million in back pay, a jury orders A federal jury in Tacoma, Wash., found that private prison contractor, the GEO Group, underpaid detainees who provided menial services in the facility (Image credit: Ted S. Warren/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/315EbIw

Paid family leave gets slashed as Democrats try to reach consensus on spending plan The United States is one of a handful of countries, and the only wealthy nation, without a national paid leave policy. (Image credit: Samuel Corum/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vTQkeW

NAACP urges pro athletes not to sign with Texas teams over voting and abortion laws Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents. (Image credit: Roger Steinman/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vX0mfC

Former NY governor Andrew Cuomo faces a misdemeanor sex charge Cuomo was forced from office after nearly a dozen women accused him of sexual harassment. He now faces a criminal complaint alleging he forcibly touched a female staff member. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3Gt5psS

Here's the timeline for the kids' COVID vaccine authorization There are a couple big steps to get through before U.S. kids under 12 might be able to get the vaccine. Here's how the process works, and when the shots could arrive. (Image credit: Emily Elconin/Bloomberg via Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3CpfQeD

91-year-old who called his motel the 'Waldorf Astoria' got invited to Rome venue When 91-year-old Ezell Holley checked in a budget motel due to Texas' storms, he made the most of it — calling it the "Waldorf Astoria." The real hotel in Rome invited Holley to stay at their venue. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3CrOSmr

Maritime revered offers support to crew stuck on cargo ships due to shipping delays NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Samson Shekhar Chauhan of the Lutheran Maritime Ministries about his work assisting crew members unable to leave ships because of COVID restrictions and shipping delays. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3nFhL8M

NYC taxi drivers are in the 2nd week of a hunger strike for medallion debt relief New York City taxi drivers are now in the second week of a hunger strike outside City Hall in Manhattan. They're demanding debt relief for thousands of drivers who are facing financial ruin. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3Bj1UkY

Despite all the rain, California's drought isn't over A welcome early season deluge of rain in California has not ended the drought which persists in other parts of the West as well. The warming climate makes it harder to replenish rivers and reservoirs. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3mp2I3z

House climate crisis chair says spending plan is 'transformative,' despite cuts NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., who chairs the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3mnAk1J

3,900 bottles of scented room spray recalled over rare bacterial infections A scented room spray has caused a cluster of rare bacterial infections in the South and Midwest. 3,900 bottles of the room spray are being recalled, and users are being warned to bleach their sheets. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3GvbeGc

President Biden seeks to reaffirm his leadership at G20 summit NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with White House economic and national security advisor Daleep Singh about President Biden's goals for the G20 Rome summit as he faces economic and political challenges. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/311ROsc

'Striketober' could have lasting impact on labor Thousands of workers are striking for better wages, working conditions and benefits. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Joseph McCartin, professor of history at Georgetown, about what this moment means. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3jNRYdf

10 embassies call for Turkey to release imprisoned civil society leader Osman Kavala Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expel 10 Western ambassadors, including the U.S., because they have criticized the detention of civil society advocate Osman Kavala. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3nCCzhd

Opening statements begin in 'Unite the Right' rally trial Jurors in the Charlottesville, Va., trial stemming from the deadly 2017 'Unite the Right' rally heard opening statements Thursday. Two dozen defendants are on trial. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3bn5ksi