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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.
A sulfur cave in Colorado is a site of scientific discovery
In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, there's a rare sulfur cave where people are normally forbidden to go. But Aaron Scott, the co-host of NPR's science podcast Short Wave, recently got a chance to go in.
A sweeping new study sheds light on butterflies' origins
by Ari Daniel
A new study finds that butterflies probably originated in North or Central America around 100 million years ago.
Prison-to-College Pipeline brings the Blues to Parchman Farm
by John Burnett
Parchman Farm was once one of the country's most notorious prisons. The University of Mississippi has introduced college-level classes to offer inmates some education, and teach them about the Blues.
75 years ago: Israel's triumph became a catastrophe for Palestinians
Palestinians mark 75 years since what they call the Nakba , or "catastrophe," when Palestinians were displaced in Israel's founding war.
After Title 42, Biden faces a new era of immigration
The pandemic-era policy known as Title 42 severely limited migration into the U.S., citing public health. Its expiration late Thursday creates a new immigration situation for the Biden administration.
Turkey election threatens President Erdogan's 20-year rule
by Peter Kenyon
Turkey awaits results in an election that could unseat the man who's led the country — and been a controversial figure on the world stage — for 20 years.
'More Perfect' podcast looks at the human dramas behind big Supreme Court cases
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with WNYC's Julia Longoria, host of the Supreme Court podcast More Perfect, on the launch of their new season.
People struggle with higher food prices in Egypt's economic crisis
by Aya Batrawy
The war in Ukraine and Egypt's own economic crisis have made it hard for people in Cairo to afford food. Charities are straining to meet the need.
Minneapolis, state of Minnesota reach policing overhaul agreement
by Jon Collins
Nearly three years after the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota say a negotiated agreement will change how Minneapolis police operate.
Pop Culture Happy Hour picks TV's best finales
The hosts of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour discuss what makes a good TV finale and name some of their favorites.
Life Kit: How to deal with life's changes while pregnant
by Andee Tagle
Life Kit digs into the science of "mommy brain" and the effect of hormones on the brain.
Fears that deadly Sudan conflict could spill into other regions
After a month of fighting, the death toll in Sudan has surpassed 600. As the conflict continues, there is growing concern that it could spread to other countries in the region.