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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.
The World Baseball Classic has provided some thrilling moments and record numbers
by Tom Goldman
The tournament wraps Tuesday night with what should be a riveting game between defending champion U.S. and two-time winners Japan. The WBC has been a big hit, with record attendance and viewership.
For Russia and China, ties with the West are strained
China's leader Xi Jinping is in Moscow this week on a highly watched state visit.
Roller derby is back on track after being shut down because of COVID
by Sarah Scinto
Roller derby competitors from around the country go head to head in a national championship.
The Los Angeles schools superintendent discusses the labor strike
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, after union workers began a three-day strike.
A grand jury indicts 10 people in a man's death at a hospital while in police custody
by Whittney Evans
Seven Henrico County, Virginia, sheriff's deputies and three hospital employees were charged with second-degree murder following the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno.
There's drama brewing in the golf world over a new ball for the professionals
by Gus Contreras
The booming drives are changing the character of some of the sport's classic courses.
Volunteers in Turkey are collecting evidence of poor construction after the quakes
by Daniel Estrin
Since the earthquakes last month, some people in Turkey are taking investigations into the shoddy construction that led to tragedy in their own hands — and social media feeds.
Germany might ask drivers to pump the brakes on the Autobahn
by Rob Schmitz
The country is considering putting speed limits on its highway network — and the move is leading to some soul searching.
Saddam Hussein's trial was meant to be a symbol of a new democratic Iraq
by Deb Amos
The trial was supposed to serve as a model of justice in the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this week. Instead, it became an exercise in revenge.
2 senators sponsor a bill to repeal the Iraq War Authorization Act
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. Todd Young and Sen. Tim Kaine about their new bill. Today, 20 years later, the act is still in effect.