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U.S. military officials hold the first discussion about creating a new Iraqi government. Eighty representatives of Iraqi society participate -- half from within, half from opposition groups abroad. Meanwhile, in Kut, an anti-American tribal leader occupies city hall in defiance of U.S. Marines. Hear from NPR's Mike Shuster and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

A group that started out protesting illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexican border now is trying to shut down day laborers' centers sanctioned by local governments across the country. "The Minutemen" group says the centers help illegal immigrants.

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill Friday for more negotiations on the Wall Street rescue package. A deal in principle fell through Thursday. David Wessel, economics editor at The Wall Street Journal, says talks broke down over what role the government should play; and what's the best way to structure this huge intervention.

Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key.

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States, talks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about her new memoir and her long road to the nation's highest court.

Hillary Clinton's campaign fundraising outpaced Donald Trump's in the first three weeks of October. She enters the home stretch with nearly four times as much cash on hand.

The International Herald Tribune was once instrumental in keeping American expatriates up to date on their homeland. On Tuesday, the newspaper will bear the name The International New York Times.

As voters head to the polls on Election Day, NPR hears what issues are most important across the country — from the economy to health care.

The Academy of American Poets gives prizes to university and college students. One of them is Lauren Chumbley.

KCRW DJ Travis Holcombe shares his latest favorite funk-infused songs from artists including Ty Segall, Kali Uchis, and Superorganism.