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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.
In Israel talks, U.S. reaffirms demands for Middle East's future — to little success
by Daniel Estrin
A rift is deepening between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The backdrop is the war in Gaza and what the future should hold for Palestinians.
What the anti-abortion March for Life looks like now that 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned
by Jaclyn Diaz
This weekend marks 51 years since the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Last year, the Supreme Court overturned its abortion decision, but the annual March for Life goes ahead Friday.
Iran's overarching strategy in attacking targets in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about Iran's strategy after attacking targets in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.
Wind turbines on sacred Osage land must be removed, according to court ruling
A judge in Oklahoma has ordered the removal of a massive wind farm from tribal land because its owners failed to get proper permits more than a decade ago.
The GOP needs more of its voters to cast ballots early. What's the problem?
Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of voting before Election Day. But the party needs its voters to overcome a stigma that was created by Republicans.
Mothers of IDF soldiers protest to bring troops home
A new group of soldiers' mothers is calling to bring home the troops from Gaza and strike a diplomatic deal to end the war. The mothers represent a minority view in Israel.
Justice Department report finds 'cascading failures' in response to Uvalde attack
A U.S. Justice Department report released today on the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, found "critical failures" by law enforcement before, during, and after the attack that killed 19 children
Oil production companies in the U.S. keep consolidating
Oil production in the U.S. keeps growing, setting new records. Meanwhile oil companies are snapping each other up in a wave of mergers that's resulting in fewer, bigger companies — and possibly even more oil.
Jodie Foster and Kali Reis on the latest season of 'True Detective'
Juana Summers talks to Jodie Foster and Kali Reis about the new season of True Detective.
Pitchfork faces layoffs and restructuring under Condé Nast
Condé Nast has announced the music website Pitchfork will be rolled into GQ Magazine, and has laid off staff. The site has played a unique role in music criticism and discovery for decades.
In 'The Fury' Alex Michaelides wants to turn the murder mystery genre on its head
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to author Alex Michaelides about his new murder mystery, The Fury.
Kamala Harris is stepping up to address gun violence for 2024
Vice President Harris is taking a more front-and-center role on addressing gun violence, a key issue for young voters in 2024.