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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 affirmative action case
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a pair of cases that ask whether race can be considered in college admissions.
What some race-based admissions trends show, as SCOTUS hears affirmative action case
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Dominique Baker, professor at Southern Methodist University, about how effective affirmative action has been in achieving higher diversity on college campuses.
How teal pumpkins make Halloween less scary for trick-or-treaters with allergies
Trick-or-treaters with allergies have to be extra careful on Halloween — the Teal Pumpkin Project is making the day a little less scary for them.
The Trump Organization tax evasion trial begins
by Ilya Marritz
A jury is seated and opening statements have been heard in the Trump Organization tax evasion trial. At issue is compensation given to executives.
Man charged with assault and kidnapping for the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband
by Eric Westervelt
Federal authorities charged David Wayne DePape with assault and attempted kidnapping in connection with the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in their San Francisco home.
The oldest inmate at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was released
by Sacha Pfeiffer
The oldest inmate at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was released, reducing the inmate population to 35. This is part of the Biden administration's ongoing push to close the prison.
Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal
by Michele Kelemen
Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal. Global grain prices are rising as a result.
Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status ahead of election
by Daniel Estrin
Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status as the country heads toward another election.
South Koreans mourn 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul
by Anthony Kuhn
South Koreans are mourning 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul. There has been criticism of the police, who admitted they failed to predict the risks of big crowds.