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Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, October 9: Ohio governor candidates spar in final debate; Open-carry gun walk costs Kent State $65,000;...

Cleveland City Council members had questions for Mayor Frank Jackson’s administration about diversity in police, fire and EMS during Wednesday and Thursday’s marathon public safety budget meetings. There was widespread concern about whether the division could meet its hiring goals in 2021. Councilman Mike Polensek opened the discussion with Chief of Police Calvin Williams by questioning whether his proposal for hiring 180 officers from three cadet classes would be enough to address Cleveland’s surging violent crime.

Japan, with famously strict laws, has among the world's lowest rates of gun ownership and gun violence. In 2018 there were just nine firearm deaths reported in Japan, compared with 39,740 in the U.S.

The Inflation Reduction Act is a big win for the White House and the party, something that Democrats can talk about. "It gives you something to run on," says one Democratic strategist.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Devil in a Blue Dress, Evil, and more.

Extreme weather events made worse by climate change are hitting some of the poorest parts of the United States hard. Recovery will be extra difficult at a time of high inflation.

The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday night. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well.

Stephanie George got a life sentence for drug crimes at age 26, a punishment that troubled the judge who sent her away. Now, after 17 years and a White House commutation, George tries to rebuild.

The 28-year-old Black man died at a Virginia mental health facility earlier this month. A grand jury indicted 10 deputies and hospital workers on charges of second-degree murder.

The suits pursued patients and their families, sometimes putting liens on homes. "I know my house will never be mine. It is going to be the hospital's," said Donna Lindabury, 70, who lost her case.