By Ron Elving A government shutdown is averted for now, yet tempers flared on Capitol Hill before lawmakers left town this week. Meanwhile, President Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Source: Week in Politics: Congress halts a government shutdown, Biden meets with Chinese President
By Scott Simon Scott Simon talks with violist Mark Ludwig about his efforts to preserve – and play – the music written by some of the many musicians imprisoned and killed at the Terezin concentration camp. Source: A violist memorializes lost voices at Terezin concentration camp
By Lauren Frayer Israel’s military is evacuating Gaza’s largest hospital, which has been the center of the war for weeks. Meanwhile, negotiations continue with Hamas over the release of hostages. Source: Israel Military Evacuates Gaza’s Largest Hospital