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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 U.S. has already won a handful of medals three days into Paris Olympics
by Becky Sullivan
After three full days of competition, the U.S. has won a handful of medals in swimming, fencing, diving, mountain bike and road cycling. The women's gymnastics team will compete for a medal Tuesday.
On new album, Yemi Alade proves her nickname: 'Mama Africa'
Yemi Alade's new album, Rebel Queen, is a swirl of musical styles and languages from all over the African continent.
Venezuela's election has left residents — and expats — wary of the nation's future
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Venezuelan journalist and novelist Karina Sainz Borgo about the uproar over the results of Venezuela's presidential election.
The latest in Trump's campaign, as Democrats shake things up
by Franco Ordoñez
Just a few weeks ago, former President Donald Trump appeared to be building an insurmountable lead over Biden. Now, Trump is trying to wrestle back the spotlight and blunt Harris’s momentum.
The story of love pulled apart by slavery is being told though dance
by Kristen Cabrera
The legacy of the emancipation of Jim and Winnie Shankle spans generations. The true love story among former slaves is shared in a dance performance in the Texas town the couple founded in 1867.
McDonald's is losing customers to inflation
by Alina Selyukh
McDonald's announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. This time, it's because people are feeling the pinch of inflation.
Celebrated Irish author Edna O'Brien dies at 93
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most celebrated authors, has died at 93. Critics have praised her novels for honest portrayals of women’s passions.
PA lawmakers incentivize builders to restore historic buildings
by Aaron Moselle
Though Pennsylvania has a lot of historic sites, it has lagged behind other states in providing tax incentives to preserve and restore them. Some classic buildings in Philadelphia are in need.
Russia is mostly absent from the Paris Olympics, fielding only a small team
by Charles Maynes
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The latest on the investigation into the failed assassination attempt on Trump
Authorities continue to investigate the gunman who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump. While a motive for the attack is still unknown, a clearer picture of the shooter is emerging.