We look at the best of this fall's movies and TV – including some standouts from the Toronto International Film Festival.بقلم Linda Holmes

As president Donald Trump celebrates the cancelation of comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert and says he hopes the same fate will befall others who have been similarly critical, a look at the comedians in the ancient world who faced serious penalties for making jokes about the powers that be and what lessons we can learn from their stories ab…

Federal immigration agents and other law enforcement officials will be banned from covering their faces under a new bill in California.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

A Sudanese paramilitary group at war with the army is on the verge of taking control of a historic city in Western Darfur. This is happening as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the country.بقلم Emmanuel Akinwotu

Women make up only 4 percent of construction workers on job sites working with tools. Some are worried that tariffs on building supplies will slow down commercial building construction.بقلم Andrea Hsu

We look at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's faith, and how it helped form him political beliefs.بقلم Sarah McCammon

We look at the memorial being held today for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A massive crowd is expected, with President Trump and Vice President Vance also in attendance.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

A new documentary looks at the true crime TV program "To Catch A Predator" and its copycats. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with filmmaker David Osit about some of the uncomfortable questions "Predators" raises.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with longtime telecommunications lawyer Andrew Jay Schwartzman about the suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel and the influence of the FCC on broadcasters.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

An old religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes for people who can't read music got a major update and is attracting younger singers.بقلم Laura Atkinson

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Minnesota lawmakers Lisa Demuth and Erin Murphy about prospects for gun violence legislation in a special session.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

Many protestors responding to "Operation Midway Blitz," the stepped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago, are politically active for the first time in their lives.بقلم Eric Westervelt

We look at the potential of a government shutdown, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel being questioned on the Jeffrey Epstein files he refuses to release, and Trump's attacks on the media.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

New Zealand is known for its rare and unique birds. But invasive animals, brought by humans, have decimated those species. To save them, New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating millions of those invasive predators by 2050. And everyday people are joining in. Some trap and kill animals in their backyards. Student groups help kill predators in ne…

Author and illustrator Andrea Cáceres has changed careers, moved countries and built a new home — all alongside her 15-year-old pup, Tobi. Now, he's the main character of her new children's book, Hello, Tobi!, which celebrates their walks in the park.بقلم Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

We look at the latest in the case against Tyler Robinson, the young man authorities believe is responsible for the assassination of conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk last week in Utah.بقلم Ayesha Rascoe

We look at recent upheaval in Nepal, where Gen Z protesters toppled the government, and put the country's first female prime minister in power.بقلم Omkar Khandekar