All Things Considered
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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.
'Safe storage' helps keep suicidal gun owners from using their weapons
by Aaron Bolton
Gun owners in psychiatric crisis can lower their risk of suicide by temporarily storing their guns at a gun store or with family or friends. But "safe storage" is easier in theory than practice.
McConnell prepares for a busy month amid scrutiny over his ability to lead
by Kelsey Snell
Senators are back to work in Washington, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., despite intense scrutiny around his health and ability to lead.
India's lunar mission reaches a successful conclusion
by Geoff Brumfiel
India's lunar mission went into sleep mode on Monday following two weeks of exploration on the Moon. The landing near the Lunar South Pole marks a major milestone for the nation's space program.
NPR CEO John Lansing will leave in December, capping a tumultuous year
by David Folkenflik
Brazil's Rogê brings Rio to the U.S. with his samba-funk fusion
Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. He's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his album Curyman.
A grouping of faults deep below Lake Erie are adding to Ohio's earthquake activity
by Abigail Bottar | Ideastream Public Media
A late August Earthquake occurred in a place some might not expect — Ohio. Recently the state has experienced plenty of low level seismic activity.
Little Richard doc explores the rock 'n' roll icon's connection to queer culture
by Eric Deggans
A documentary traces Little Richard's life and career, from his gender-bending early days on America's Chitlin' Circuit of R&B clubs to his stardom as an early rock pioneer.
Alabama seniors spearhead efforts to protect Mobile Bay from toxic ash
by Cori Yonge
A group of seniors in Mobile, Ala., wants coal ash from a power plant moved to a lined landfill. They worry the toxic ash could leak into Mobile Bay.
Some of the movies Hollywood has in store this fall
by Bob Mondello
Even in a season strained by writers' and actors' strikes, Hollywood has a lot on its schedule before Thanksgiving.
From Maui, an update on recovery efforts almost a month after the wildfire
by Adrian Florido
Nearly a month after a wildfire destroyed Lahaina, there are still questions about how many died in the blaze. Officials are facing pressure to let residents visit their destroyed properties.
The future of remote work: More companies call for a return to the office
by Scott Detrow
The pandemic brought about one of the biggest changes to work since the industrial revolution. But now, more and more companies are asking their employees to return to the office.