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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.
Explaining the war of words between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion
by Sidney Madden
The rappers Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion are trading barbs in their new songs. We break down what prompted this falling out between former collaborators.
After Jordan attack, White House says it doesn't seek war, but vows to respond
by Tom Bowman
The Biden administration said it will respond after three U.S. service members were killed in a drone attack in Jordan. But any kind of military action in the volatile region carries its own risks.
Who are the Iranian-backed militias attacking U.S. forces in Jordan
by Jane Arraf
A group called the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" has claimed responsibility for a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan. It creates a threat to the U.S. military in the region.
Winter storms in the west have lacked enough snow for communities that depend on it
by Kirk Siegler
Recent winter storms failed to produce the snow that farmers, cities and skiers rely on in much of the west. It's stirring climate change fears in snow-dependent economies.
Venezuela's opposition candidate says she'll stay in presidential race despite ban
by Carrie Kahn
The U.S. says it is reviewing its sanctions policy against Venezuela as the country's high court blocks the presidential candidacy of a leading opposition politician.
IRS commissioner says he wants taxpayers to have options for this filing season
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Danny Werfel, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, about this year's tax filing season and the future of the IRS.
The history of Hezbollah
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Randa Slim, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, about the history of Hezbollah, and the groups their current role Lebanon and the region.
Texas could face fines over dysfunctional foster care system
by Paul Flahive
Texas has been in litigation over its foster care system for nearly 13 years. A federal court is now weighing whether to impose hefty fines over the system's inability to make progress.
What a Trump's economic agenda could look like if he's re-elected
by Scott Horsley
What could Donald Trump's economic agenda could look like if he gets back into the White House?
NASA's Mars helicopter retires after almost 3 years on the planet
After almost three years on the Red Planet and 72 flights into the thin Martian atmosphere, NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is ending its mission due to a broken rotor blade.