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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.
ProPublica finds questionable timing of executives' trades on competitors' stocks
Never-before-seen IRS records show that CEOs are sometimes making multimillion-dollar bets on the stocks of direct competitors and partners — and doing so with exquisite timing.
Texas' takeover of Houston's public schools is in motion, but do takeovers work?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Domingo Morel, associate professor at New York University about the state of Texas' takeover of Houston's independent school district.
Utah passes an age-verification law for anyone using social media
by Saige Miller
Utah is the first state to pass an age verification law for anyone using social media. Those under 18 must soon have parental consent. Critics say the law does not protect children as it intendeds.
Checking in with families whose loved ones were killed by police
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Samaria Rice and Princess Blanding. Rice and Blanding both lost their loved ones in deadly police interactions several years ago.
U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria after attack on American base
by Tom Bowman
After a self-detonating drone killed an American contractor and wounded five soldiers, U.S. forces launched a retaliatory strike in Syria against a facility being used by Iranian-backed militias.
A 90-year-old tortoise becomes a new dad and a media sensation
by Robert Salinas
A 90-year-old tortoise at the Houston Zoo has become a father of three. He'd only been with his mate for about 30 years. They're critically endangered radiated tortoises that are native to Madagascar.
Black veterans are less likely to be approved for benefits, according to VA documents
by Quil Lawrence
A whistleblower said the Department of Veterans Affairs has known of and tracked racial disparities in benefits decisions for years. Here's an update an ongoing discrimination lawsuit against the VA.
Two new national monuments are dedicated in Nevada and Texas
The U.S. got two new national monuments this week in Nevada and Texas. One is a sacred place to several tribes. The other also includes ancient tribal lands and was once a military training ground.
Credit Suisse was once a Swiss national treasure. Now it's a cautionary tale
by Rob Schmitz
The history of Credit Suisse was enmeshed with Swiss history, and the bank long considered a national treasure with a great reputation. Last week, it was bought by rival UBS.
Where the cases stand for the 1,000 people charged for the Capitol riot
by Meg Anderson
More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.
Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business
by Danielle Prieur - WMFE
Clowns of all stripes gather at the World Clown convention in Orlando this week
by Danielle Prieur
Clowns of all stripes are at the World Clown Association convention in Orlando, Fla., this week. There they connect with other clowns and improve their skills in workshops all to become better clowns.