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More than 500 people were rescued from a flooded apartment complex in Clearwater, Fla.
by Greg Allen
Some of the worst Hurricane Milton flooding came from torrential rains that swelled creeks and rivers. In Clearwater, Fla., over 500 people were rescued by boat from a creek-flooded apartment complex.
30 years later, why we all still love Sailor Moon
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Briana Lawrence, a fandom editor at The Mary Sue, on the lasting cultural impart of the show 'Sailor Moon,' which premiered in Japan 30 years ago this month.
Many African countries have been hesitant to take sides in Russia-Ukraine conflict
by Eyder Peralta
Many African countries have been reluctant to weigh in on the conflict in Ukraine. African countries aren't in favor of the invasion but they're weary of taking sides.
Moderna edges toward FDA emergency use authorization for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
by Rob Stein
Moderna says a low-dose version of its vaccine is safe and effective for kids, including those under age 6. The company plans to ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization.
At one border crossing into Poland, those fleeing Ukraine are met with music
For the crowds that have streamed across the border at the Medyka border crossing into Poland, they leave behind the air raid sirens and the sounds of war and are welcomed by musician Davide Martello.
Biden heads to Europe this week, more sanctions against Russia on the table
by Tamara Keith
President Biden will travel to Brussels and Warsaw this week to meet with allies about support for Ukraine and their efforts to impose costs on Russia for invading Ukraine.
1 dead and homes destroyed after tornado hit New Orleans area last night
by Shalina Chatlani
Clean-up continues in New Orleans and a nearby suburb after a tornado moved through Tuesday night, destroying homes and killing one person.
Deshaun Watson cleared of criminal charges pertaining to sexual assault
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lindsay Jones, a reporter from The Athletic, about the controversy surrounding NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson's sexual assault and harassment accusations.
Author Anne Tyler on writing her 24th novel and why she writes about families
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Anne Tyler about her 24th novel French Braid. Set in Baltimore, the book tracks one family, the Garretts, across decades and generations
Russia is a permanent UN Security Council member, making accountability complicated
by Michele Kelemen
Most countries at the UN are raising alarms about Russia's invasion, but since Russia is a permanent Security Council member, it's hard to hold it to account in the world body.