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"They don't invest in us': French students protest for more resources in schools
High school students in France are fighting for more resources in schools. Some of the protests have turned violent, but it's not clear whether students or the police are to blame.
Eleanor Beardsley, A Martínez | Oct 6, 2026, 8:51 AM UTC

Democrats need to reel in more men. These Mainers say the party needs better bait
NPR's Leila Fadel goes fly fishing with men in Maine to see if the Democrats' policies and candidates are resonating, when so many men backed Donald Trump for president in 2024.
Leila Fadel | Oct 6, 2026, 8:50 AM UTC

Saudi Arabia launches new military offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis
Saudi-backed forces in Yemen launch a major counter-offensive to drive back Houthis, supported by Iran
Aya Batrawy, A Martínez | Oct 6, 2026, 8:50 AM UTC

Former ambassador on Saudi-Yemeni push to retake control of Red Sea shipping lanes
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, about the new military offensive launched by Saudi Arabia and Yemeni forces against the Iran-backed Houthis.
A Martínez | Oct 6, 2026, 8:50 AM UTC

Maine's closely watched Senate race could decide the balance of power
Voters in Maine could help decide who will control the Senate in next month's midterm elections. Republican incumbent Susan Collins is hoping to fend off challenger Democrat Troy Jackson.
Steve Mistler, Leila Fadel | Oct 6, 2026, 8:49 AM UTC

Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.
The Associated Press | Oct 6, 2026, 5:57 AM UTC

IECF's CIELO Fund secures $1.5 million in state funding for Inland Empire's Latino community
The CIELO Fund has raised more than $5.5 million since launching in 2022.
Anthony Victoria | Oct 6, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

Mobile home park owners in Jurupa Valley will soon have limits to how much they can raise rent.
Jurupa Valley's city council unanimously voted last week for a rent control ordinance that caps annual rent increases
Rami Alarian | Oct 5, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

10/5 KVCR Midday News: Thousands flock to Big Bear to mourn Jackie the eagle; Becerra makes rare campaign appearance in Riverside
Today's top stories for Monday, October 5, 2026.
Anthony Victoria | Oct 5, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC

In Iraq, ISIS members once jailed in Syria face trial
In Iraq, NPR attends trials of French ISIS suspects after transfer from Syrian camps.
Jane Arraf | Oct 5, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC
