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Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Very few people are getting the latest COVID-19 vaccines
by Rob Stein
So far, very few people have been rolling up their sleeves to get the latest COVID-19 vaccines according to the first data from the CDC tracking demand for the new shots.
Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene
by Debbie Elliott
As Helene moves through the Gulf of Mexico, people in Florida are preparing for the potential of a major hurricane to hit on Thursday. Forecasters say people in the Big Bend region are most at risk.
Israel is preparing for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, it says
by Kat Lonsdorf
Israel is moving two brigades north amid fears of a ground operation in southern Lebanon. It has conducted thousands of airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new allegations in lawsuit
by Sidney Madden
A lawsuit has been brought against Sean "Diddy" Combs following a federal indictment charging the rap mogul with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
A Colorado congressional district represents the country's political divide
Voters in a Colorado congressional district discuss the political divisions they see at home and around the country during a crucial election year.
A Senate report says the Secret Service failed repeatedly on July 13
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Senator Gary Peters, D-Mich., chair of the Homeland Security Committee, about the findings of their investigation into the failures of the Secret Service on July 13.
Zelenskyy warns that Russia may attack Ukrainian power plants at UNGA
by Michele Kelemen
Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky tries to rally support at a UN distracted by the Middle East and warns Russia may be planning to attack his country's nuclear power plants.
What we know about Iran's alleged threats to assassinate Trump
by Ryan Lucas
American intelligence officials briefed former President Donald Trump on threats from Iran to assassinate him. A Trump campaign spokesman says the focus was on real and specific threats.
Federal investigations swirl around NYC Mayor Eric Adams and his administration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his administration are facing multiple investigations, and key members of his team are leaving their positions.
Drones are changing warfare. The U.S. military is working to adapt
by Tom Bowman
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is paying special attention to how drones are shaping the fight. The technology is already changing how the U.S. Army prepares for future conflicts.
Many casualties of Israeli airstrikes were civilians, Lebanon health minister says
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
Lebanon Health Minister Firass Abiad speaks with NPR's Juana Summers on how his hospital system is coping with some of the deadliest airstrikes the country has seen in decades.