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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 California, leafy greens farmers both suffered from floods and welcomed the water
by Amy Mayer
Most of the country's lettuce and leafy greens come from California, where 13 atmospheric rivers hit this winter. Farmers both welcome the water and sometimes suffer from the deluge.
An open letter signed by tech leaders, researchers proposes delaying AI development
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Peter Stone, computer science professor at the University of Texas, on an open letter calling for a temporary halt in development of advanced artificial intelligence.
House panel turns attention to crime and police reform in D.C.
by Martin Austermuhle
Lawmakers on the House oversight panel are turning their attention to crime and police reform in D.C.
Funeral held for Irvo Otieno, who died in police custody at a psychiatric hospital
by Ben Paviour
More calls for justice came Wednesday at a funeral for 28-year-old Irvo Otieno, who died March 6 while in police custody at a psychiatric hospital in Virginia.
Jimmy Carter's relationship with the Allman Brothers Band helped him become president
Former President Jimmy Carter had a relationship with the Allman Brothers Band, and that relationship played a role in helping get him elected.
How the Nashville shooter was able to legally buy 7 guns
by Paige Pfleger
The Nashville shooter who killed six people in a school this week was able to purchase seven weapons legally, including assault rifles. It's all legally possible under Tennessee gun laws.
The man who re-popularizing the ancient art of pantomime was born 100 years ago
by Bob Mondello
Marcel Marceau, who spent more than half the 20th century re-popularizing the ancient art of pantomime for a modern age, was born 100 years ago this month.
New NPR poll examines top issues for Americans
by Domenico Montanaro
The economy still takes the top spot as the most pressing concern, but preserving democracy continues to rank high in NPR's polling, an aberration in American history.
The German cockroach changed its mating rituals to adapt to a pest control attempt
by Ari Daniel
The German cockroach evolved to live only in human environments. This means it's very good at adapting to pest control methods — even if it means changing its mating rituals.
All eyes on Beijing as Taiwan's president makes stops in the U.S. and Central America
by John Ruwitch
Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen is arriving in New York Wednesday afternoon on what the administration official calls "a transit" before headed to central America.
Ozempic's weight loss side effect can make it harder to find for people with diabetes
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The prescription drug Ozempic helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar. But its wild popularity is due to a side effect: rapid weight loss. That's made it hard to find in some areas.
The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan has been approved for sale over the counter
by Sydney Lupkin
The FDA approved Narcan for sale without a prescription. The opioid overdose reversal drug would be available at pharmacies and convenience stores nationally, increasing access as opioid deaths climb.