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The race is on to find a new speaker of the House. So far, there are two candidates: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio.

Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.

The World Health Organization has recommended usage of a second vaccine for the prevention of malaria in children. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 3, 2023.)

Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.

A House vote strips Kevin McCarthy of his speakership. Catholic leaders meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of the church. China's autumn festival gives clues about the country's economy.

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Trump and Biden in a dead heat — but a conviction could change that, as independent voters aren't interested in supporting Trump if he's convicted.

Members of the House have voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Rep. Patrick McHenry is temporarily in his seat, but it's unclear who the next speaker will be.

The polls have closed and two races remain undecided as of Tuesday night.

As winter approaches, Ukraine's military takes stock of the limited gains of its counteroffensive. As the war goes on, support for Ukraine seems to waver — especially among Republicans in Congress.

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.