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Pittsburgh could pass one of the most generous parental leave policies in the U.S.

NPR | By Oliver Morrison

Published September 28, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

Pittsburgh is considering one of the most generous parental leave policies in the country. If it passes, it could become a model for other blue cities in red states.

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Trump rejects Iran's latest ceasefire proposal

Aya Batrawy, Leila Fadel

President Trump has rejected the latest Iranian proposal to end the conflict. Meanwhile, France is sending military support to Saudi Arabia in its war against Iranian-backed militants.
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5 tips for parents worried about their kids' screen time and online safety

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Parental monitoring can help protect kids from the harms of social media and excess screen time. Screen time boundaries plus early and open conversations about online habits can make kids less vulnerable.
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President Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war, five men were arrested near a U.K. air base for an alleged terror plot, Trump's fight with the press leaves his events uncovered.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses his new book, 'Go and Do Likewise'

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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about his new book "Go and Do Likewise."
Nor'easter wallops Northeast coastal communities

David Wright, Steve Inskeep

Northeast coastal communities are assessing damage from an early-season nor'easter that brought high winds and lashing rain, coinciding with high tides from Virginia to southern Maine.