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Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
White House uses the term 'Bidenomics' to help sell the president's economic agenda
by Asma Khalid
President Biden has low approval ratings on the economy even though voters like some key policies. The White House wants to narrow this gap with its "Bidenomics" slogan, but there are risks.
The president of Niger has been removed in a coup
by Michele Kelemen
The President of the West African nation of Niger has been removed in a coup. President Mohamed Bazoum has been held hostage by his own guard at his residence since early Wednesday morning.
Poet Terrance Hayes holds a mirror to history, headlines and himself in 'So To Speak'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with poet Terrance Hayes about his new collection "So To Speak," which touches on topics from history, to himself and to headlines in the news.
Los Angeles paints the town — literally, to reflect the sun and cool the city
by Caleigh Wells
A new project in Los Angeles is trying to cool the city by painting streets with a reflective coating to bounce away heat from the sun. Other cities like Phoenix are undertaking similar efforts.
Why stinky sweat is good
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Most people think sweat can be stinky. And we work hard to remove that smell. But could a stinky sweat actually be a signal of something good?
Heat kills, but it doesn't have to: How the government can help
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kathy Baughman McLeod of the Arsht-Rock Resilience Center about why heat waves don't have the same legitimacy or federal funding as other extreme weather events.
Actor Kevin Spacey is cleared of nine sex offenses in a London court
by Willem Marx
Actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared of nine sex offenses in a court in London. The jury delivered the verdict of not guilty on all charges relating to four men, dating back to over a decade ago.
Hunter Biden's plea deal falls apart for his failure to pay taxes
by Cris Barrish
A plea deal fell apart Wednesday for President Biden's son Hunter in a federal court in Delaware — intending to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges. The judge asked for more information.
Phoenix power providers keep up with demand through record-breaking heat wave
by Katie Davis-Young
Phoenix has continued to break the number of days above 110 degrees for more than three weeks. That's created record demand for power, something electric providers say they've been able to meet.
Life can be much hotter for Americans in or near big cities, new analysis shows
by Nathan Rott
A new analysis finds that tens of millions of urban Americans are dealing with even hotter temperatures than their rural neighbors, as heatwaves blast the country.