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Nearly a month since the earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, thousands of displaced people are being moved into container housing — where they might be for a year or more.

Saturday marked one of the first days of early voting in Georgia in a run-off election to decide who will win its Senate seat: current Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock or Republican Herschel Walker.

Jonathan Pollard has been released from a federal prison on Friday after serving nearly 30 years on charges he spied for Israel. To some he's a patriotic hero to others he remains a traitor.

With summer temperatures hovering around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, residents of Lahore, Pakistan, visit a winter-themed park to cool off. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Aug. 6, 2023.)

Voters are participating Tuesday in primary elections in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia — they're being called the "Potomac Primaries." Better-than-average turnout is expected in Virginia and Maryland, with waits of up to 45 minutes in some areas.

A bunch of cauliflower florets — tossed lightly in olive oil and salt, and thrown into an oven — marked the start of a love affair for Nicole Spiridakis. She writes about why a life without the funny-looking crucifer is no life at all.

Stocks are down sharply after the House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. At one point, the Dow Jones industrial average was down more than 700 points.

New government data released Thursday showed an economy that is growing again for the first time in a year. But the economy is receiving much support right now, and no one knows whether it is capable of growing on its own.

Surprise charges for things like paying rent online or removing trash can add up and make an apartment less affordable. Advocates warn they can also put renters at risk for debt or even eviction.

The Hardy family goes back generations in a tiny neighborhood called Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn. For them, Superstorm Sandy has created an extended family reunion. Not only is their small, barely livable home bursting with family members — the storm brought an emotional change, as well.