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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.
Drug-fueled organized crime in Ecuador, reaches new levels
by Jorge Valencia
Organized drug gangs are threatening to consume Ecuador in some of the worst violence seen in years. How did it get this bad and what are the governments options?
Jordan drone strike kills 3 Americans
by Tom Bowman
The White House says three American service members were killed and 25 wounded in a drone attack on a remote military base in Jordan. An Iranian-backed militia group has claimed responsibility.
Several nations pause funding to UNRWA over alleged staff involvement in Hamas attack
by Geoff Brumfiel
The U.N. agency charged with providing relief to Palestinians has fired several employees over their alleged involvement in the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.
Pod Corner: 'Blindspot'
The podcast Blindspot from WNYC uncovers stories that most people don't know about the early days of HIV and AIDS.
Museums close Native American displays after new regulations take effect
Two exhibit halls at the American Museum of Natural History in New York just closed permanently due to updated federal regulations regarding the display of certain Native American objects.
Following Trump's trials: classified documents and hush-money cases
by Carrie Johnson
This week, an update on two cases facing former President Donald Trump: the classified documents trial in Florida and the New York case involving hush money payments to an adult film actress.
Baltimore Ravens prep to host NFL playoff game
by Scott Maucione
Excitement is building in Baltimore where the Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday in the AFC championship game. It's been half a century since the city hosted an AFC title game.
How to win an Oscar
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, hosts of The Big Picture podcast, about the industry in Hollywood dedicated to campaigning for the Oscars.
The court was tense today as jury ordered Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million
by Andrea Bernstein
A jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for ruining her credibility when he called her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.