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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.
Inspiration or theft? The rise of interpolation in the music industry
by Ann Powers
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR music critic Ann Powers on the rise of interpolation in the increasingly litigious music industry and the line between nostalgia and theft.
NPR's Stephen Thompson's top Weird Al songs, 40 years after the parody genius' debut
by Stephen Thompson
Weird Al Yankovic has made a name for himself with spot-on song parodies. 40 years into his career, a look at some of his best tunes reveals the expertise and creativity it takes to do what he does.
With pandemic restriction set to end, migrants at the border are lining for asylum
by Angela Kocherga
Pandemic restrictions for asylum seekers are set to expire Thursday night. Communities along the border are seeing huge crowds as migrants line up to apply for authorized status in the U.S.
Some white Portland homeowners are selling at a loss to Black and Indigenous buyers
by Tiffany Camhi/OPB
A grassroots wealth redistribution effort in Portland, Ore., helps white homeowners purposefully sell their homes at well under market value. It links Black and Indigenous buyers with these sellers.
FDIC wants big U.S. banks to pay up after deposit insurance covered 2 failed banks
by Scott Horsley
Backstopping the deposits at two failed banks cost the government billions. The FDIC has a plan to recover that money through a special charge, most of which would be paid by the U.S.'s biggest banks.
Student athletes' hope for a new beginning closes as transfer portal deadline nears
by Jason Fuller
More than 20,000 student athletes entered the transfer portal in 2022, with hopes of finding a better fit and competitive school to increase the likelihood of making it to the professional leagues.
Bishop's gambit: Elementary school custodian Dave Bishop teaches kids chess
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Maine elementary school custodian and chess coach Dave Bishop and state champion player fifth grader Avery Zhang.
A look at Justice Clarence Thomas' controversial tenure on the Supreme Court
by Ron Elving
In the wake of several new reports about his finances, we take a look back at Justice Clarence Thomas' controversial tenure on the Supreme Court.
Despite many legislation session wins, DeSantis trails Trump in presidential polls
by Greg Allen
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a successful legislative session, smoothing the way for his expected entry into the GOP presidential contest. But polls showing him falling behind former President Trump.
A rupture that hospitalized 45 people raised questions about CO2 pipelines' safety
by Julia Simon
Across the U.S., companies are building carbon dioxide pipelines as a possible climate solution. But after a Mississippi pipeline rupture hospitalized dozens, there are questions about their safety.