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What happened in the recent drive-by shooting in the West Bank?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A drive-by shooting in the West Bank today has left one Israeli man dead. Officials say five other Israelis were injured in the attack. NPR's Greg Myrie is in Tel Aviv and reports the gunman was also killed.
The deadly shooting took place at a gas station in central Israel that's close to the boundary with the West Bank. Israeli police said the gunman fled in his car and continued shooting, wounding several more Israelis nearby. The suspect, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, was then shot dead. Israelis and Palestinians clash frequently in the West Bank. Such attacks are much less common inside Israel. On Friday in the West Bank, Israeli troops fired into a car at a checkpoint and killed a seven-month-old boy.
How is the housing market performing amidst inflation concerns?
The Palestinian family said the car was stopped at the time of the shooting. Both parents were injured. The military acknowledged the shooting and said it was investigating. Greg Myrie, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Investors will get a look into both inflation and the housing market this week. NPR's Stephen Basaha reports home sales have been dragging.
Historically, spring is a hot time for home sales, but the markets cooled in recent years due to high mortgage rates. Tuesday, the National Association of Realtors will report May's existing home sales. Zillow's already reported sales down nearly 3% from a year earlier. On Wednesday, the Labor Department will share the latest on consumer prices.
What updates are there on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
In April, prices rose 3.8 percent year over year, much faster than the Federal Reserve would like. If this week gives us similar inflation numbers for May, that would increase pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates this year, especially after a strong jobs report showed May added 172,000 jobs in a still resilient labor market. Stephen Basaja, NPR News.
Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with new figures showing more than 450 confirmed cases. Emmett Livingstone reports the Congolese government is reimposing travel restrictions.
Without warning, the Congolese government suspended flights to and from the city of Bunia, the capital of Ituri province. It's the second time Congo has suspended flights since the outbreak began last month. Ituri in eastern Congo is the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, harbouring over 94% of the confirmed cases. Official figures released on Friday showed that 71 new cases had been recorded in a single day. The number of Ebola fatalities also jumped.
What key messages did Pope Leo convey during his visit to Madrid?
Congo's National Institute for Public Health said in a report that this shows there is, quote, rapid and ongoing community transmission. Aid workers on the ground paint a similar picture. Hospitals are poorly equipped and overwhelmed, they say, and there's no way of knowing the true number of people who have been infected. For NPR News, I'm Emmett Livingstone in Kinshasa.
This is NPR News in Washington. More than a million people lined the streets of Madrid today, waving flags and banners to welcome Pope Leo. He greeted the crowds as he made his way through the city in his Popemobile on the second day of his official visit to the country. During his sermon, Pope Leo urged worshipers to express their faith by helping others, saying God identifies with the poor, the downtrodden, and those who are alone and forsaken. During his visit, Leo will also address the Spanish Parliament and meet with survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The annual Tony Awards will be held tonight at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.
Which shows are competing for the Best Musical Revival at the Tony Awards?
Jeff London reports some revivals have been getting a lot of buzz.
Two shows are duking it out for the best musical revival, Tony. Ragtime, based on the E.L. Doctorow novel set in the early 20th century... And Cats, the Jellicle Ball, which takes the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and sets it in a world of drag ballroom. On the play side, a revival of Death of a Salesman starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf is favored to win. So attention must be paid. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS tonight.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened in the recent drive-by shooting in the West Bank?
0:00–0:50
2
How is the housing market performing amidst inflation concerns?
0:50–1:33
3
What updates are there on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
1:33–2:35
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What key messages did Pope Leo convey during his visit to Madrid?
2:35–3:47
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Which shows are competing for the Best Musical Revival at the Tony Awards?
3:47–4:38
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What questions does NPR's 'It's Been a Minute' podcast explore?
4:38–5:02