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Why did ancient humans paint the same 32 symbols in caves all over Europe?

Array — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

With few exceptions, ancient humans painted the same 32 symbols in caves all over Europe. Paleoanthropologist Genevieve von Petzinger asks: What were they trying to say to each other — and to us?

Listen: A possible Commanders sale, campaign finance woes, and the fight against anti-Semitism

Esther Ciammachilli, Kojo Nnamdi, Ayan Sheikh — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:35:05 +0000

WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi has analysis on top stories from this past week.

The News Roundup – International

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:15:31 +0000

Ethiopia and Tigray agree on peace. Bolsonaro loses.

The News Roundup – Domestic

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:15:21 +0000

Musk takes over Twitter. Paul Pelosi is attacked.

Your guide to the 2022 elections in DC

Martin Austermuhle, Amanda Michelle Gomez, Colleen Grablick — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:54:27 +0000

From mayor all the way down to Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, here's pretty much everything you need to know about the D.C. races on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Morning news brief

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:06:00 +0000

G7 diplomats meet to help Ukraine through the winter. Two omicron variants could cause a new COVID surge. Borrowing on credit cards and for car loans is getting a lot more expensive.

Wes Moore looks to make history as Maryland’s first Black governor

Alana Wise — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:06:00 +0000

Along with an otherwise historic Democratic ticket, Wes Moore, a businessman, philanthropist and political newcomer, has a chance to be Maryland's first Black governor.

An Exit Interview With Dr. Anthony Fauci

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

At the end of the year Dr. Anthony Fauci will step down from his post as the nation's top infectious disease doctor. He talks to Diane about his 38 years on the job -- and what's next.

Vet the Vote encourages veterans to help out with the shortage of election workers

Quil Lawrence — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 02:24:00 +0000

A group called Vet the Vote is encouraging veterans to help out with the shortage of election workers in an atmosphere made tense by heated rhetoric and even threats against poll workers.

The U.S. Army is retooling itself to build up deterrence against China

Emily Feng — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:40:00 +0000

The U.S. Army is retooling itself in the Indo-Pacific region to build up deterrence against its top challenger: rising China.