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Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway
by Scott Detrow
In western North Carolina, officials are struggling to rescue people following Tropical Storm Helene. Many are without power, water systems are offline and cell service is down.
Constitutional scholar says GOP charges against Mayorkas don't meet impeachment bar
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Top DOJ official warns not to take law, democracy for granted as she leaves her post
by Carrie Johnson
The associate attorney general reflects on investigations of police, the department's response to the landmark Dobbs abortion ruling, and meeting with survivors of mass violence.
N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer prize-winner and Native American literary great, dies
by Megan Kamerick
Pulitzer prize winning author and scholar N. Scott Momaday has died. He's credited with starting the contemporary Native American literary movement.
Emily Nagoski wrote a guide on finding lasting intimacy — and helped her own marriage
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with sex educator Emily Nagoski about her new book Come Together, and advice for partners to begin what can sometimes be intimidating conversations about sex.
How an aging homeless population impacts the fight to end homelessness
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The Seattle Times' project Homeless Editor Molly Harbarger about the challenges in treating and housing a rapidly aging homeless population.
The southern border has become a key issue in Washington and the presidential race
The focus on immigration in Washington and in the 2024 presidential race is driving a bipartisan negotiation and a House GOP push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Toyota issues do-not-drive order for some older cars over defective airbags
by Camila Domonoske
Toyota has issued a do-not-drive order for some older Corollas and RAV4s. It's part of a years-long effort to persuade U.S. drivers to fix cars with defective Takata airbags.
The peculiar origins of the second amendment defense
by Ramtin Arablouei
For most of U.S. history, the second amendment was rarely invoked to challenge laws, until a bank robber used it to justify ownership of an unregistered sawed-off shotgun, launching a legal battle.
Home communities mourn three U.S. soldiers, all from Georgia, killed in drone attack
by Grant Blankenship
The three soldiers killed in the drone strike in Jordan were all from Georgia. Communities there are mourning their deaths.
'Like moths to a flame'? Here's what's going on with insects and porch lights
by Nell Greenfieldboyce