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More than three months into Israel's war in Gaza, the economy of the West Bank is reeling. Many fear the economic pain may lead to even more violence in the territory.

Lawmakers didn't have a very productive year, but they did manage to pass 27 pieces of legislation. Here's what the laws accomplish.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks the director of the Private Law Clinic at Yale University, Andrew Miller, about the ethics of using artificial intelligence in the legal system.

A judge in the Dominican Republic has ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco. He is still facing allegations that he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and thousands of dollars in exchange for her consent, according to court documents obtained by The Associated Press.

Local government leaders from across Florida tell the Times they support their community’s fertilizer bans.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with researcher Julia Ticona about a new survey about how nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers find work — and stay safe — in the online marketplace.

Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo are traveling to Turkey as President Trump continues to face criticism at home over his Syria policy.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Caroline Sunshine, deputy communications director for the Trump campaign, about the convention and if the assassination attempt on ex-President Trump changed its plans.

The Supreme Court's decision to end the so-called Chevron doctrine, limiting the power of government agencies, could have big implications for the fight against climate change.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. He's on the House committee that will question the head of the Secret Service about the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

All through this election certain moments and memes online have crystallized some of the major themes of campaign 2016. NPR takes a look at some of the biggest moments and what they tell us about the current state of politics in the U.S.

American students are slowly returning to China. Although concerns about their safety linger, some say it is still worth it, given the importance of China to the U.S.

In a statewide effort to safeguard children, photos of children in foster care who are available for adoption will no longer be publicly available. A new law adds extra privacy layers.

After plea deals in the 9/11 case were quickly reversed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, NPR has joined a petition for the deals to be unsealed by the U.S. military commissions.

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is one of the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, and the #MeToo movement.

NPR's David Greene speaks with Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota about why he sees the GOP's tax plan as a priority to help middle-class Americans.

Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Jackie Speier about legislation to strengthen training, compliance and transparency surrounding sexual harassment in Congress.

Jack Antonoff has seemingly cracked the code for producing hit albums, winning Grammys for his work with artists like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift. But for his own writing, he leans into the unknown.

The measure is aimed at educating buyers about the intensifying risks, although there are loopholes.

A hospital in New Jersey is among several that have moved nurse managers, who oversee scores of bedside nurses on a unit, to a four-day work week to address burnout and high turnover.

NPR's Tiny Desk is celebrating Black Music Month with a series of concerts lead by women, including Chaka Khan. NPR's Juana Summers sat down with the "Queen of Funk" after the show.

The U.S. will reinstate Obama-era regulations for internet service providers that promise fast, reliable and fair internet speeds for all consumers. What happened when those rules were taken away?

Ukraine will get most of the weapons as it struggles to combat Russia's overwhelming firepower. The bill also includes more arms for Israel, and humanitarian help for Gaza.

The FX true crime anthology, American Crime Story returns Wednesday night for its second season. Based on journalist Maureen Orth's book, it will explore the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace.

A months-long recall effort to oust lawmakers considered pro-Chinese has failed in the self-governing island's legislature.