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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 Supreme Court hears a case with implications for the shrinking Colorado River
by Eric Whitney
The Navajo Nation says the federal government isn't delivering water it's owed from the Colorado River. The case could affect how much water is available for non-tribal uses.
The story of one man who was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 35
by Allison Aubrey
Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. If you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment.
As many as 18 million Americans may soon lose coverage and not realize it
by Maria Godoy
A federal rule that prevents states from dropping people from Medicaid rolls during the pandemic expires at the end of March.
The memories of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq remain alive for eyewitnesses
by Linah Mohammad
Twenty years have passed since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Four people who witnessed it firsthand share their impressions.(STATIONS NOTE: Story includes descriptions of trauma and violence.)
It's another mass layoff announcement from the tech sector — this time from Amazon
by Andrea Hsu
Amazon announced an additional 9,000 layoffs, citing economic uncertainty. The e-commerce company has already eliminated 18,000 positions.
House Republicans wanted to focus on their agenda. Trump dominates the conversation
by Deirdre Walsh
House Republicans are meeting this week to discuss their plans at they hold the majority in the House. They find themselves defending former President Donald Trump.
The message from a U.N. climate report is dire: Humans must cut pollution quickly
by Rebecca Hersher
Scientists working for the United Nations released their final report on the state of the Earth's climate, current greenhouse gas emissions and the options humans have for curbing those emissions.
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.
A quilt gives a peek into Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood decades ago
by Sophia Saliby
A quilt that was made more than 50 years ago in Black Bottom, a famous Black neighborhood, has resurfaced. It's bringing back all kinds of memories.
The world's No. 1 competitive pinball player is a 19-year-old
by Matt Bloom
Escher Lefkoff grew up playing pinball at his world pinball champion dad's knee. Now, the son is world champion. Dad is proud — if a little miffed he can't still beat his protege.
Iranians mark the start of spring with Nowruz celebrations
Every year Iranians around the world celebrate Nowruz. The Persian new year is a two-week festival that marks the start of spring.