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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.
Movie review: 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
by Rob Schmitz
The Netflix adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front," the classic novel about the horrors of World War I, was directed by a German man and is in the German language.
Actor Michael Imperioli steps back into the spotlight for 'The White Lotus'
by Erika Ryan
Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's "The White Lotus." NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in "The Sopranos" and more.
This painting was displayed upside down for over 75 years. Finally, someone noticed
A famous artwork by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian has been displayed upside down for 75 years.
Climate activists have been attacking artworks recently, but how effective is this?
by Chloe Veltman
Climate activists have been attacking artworks recently, but how effective is this at getting a message across? Does this inspire or alienate their target audience? Who is their target audience?
Labor shortages close Kansas nursing homes
by Rose Conlon
A shortage of nursing home staff is easing in some states. But in other states like Kansas, it's still critical. The state's aging population could continue to propel the industry into crisis.
A new law in California protects transgender youth who come for medical care
by Lesley McClurg
California is now a sanctuary for transgender youth who come for medical care. A new law protects families traveling from places where there are efforts to criminalize gender-affirming care.
Domestic terrorism investigations and arrests shot up in 2021
by Odette Yousef
A new U.S. government report shows that domestic terrorism investigations and arrests reached new heights in 2021, but it shows a complicated landscape when it comes to threats against the country.
Calls are growing for the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety to resign
by Sergio Martinez-Beltran
A Texas Republican congressman and a newspaper are calling for the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety to resign after the botched police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was assaulted at their San Francisco home
by Deirdre Walsh
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was assaulted at their San Francisco home. There is a joint task force assigned to investigate and the intuder in custody.
Portland and Kansas City face off in NWSL championship
NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Athletic reporter Meg Linehan about the upcoming National Women's Soccer League Championship.
Indigenous women elected in Sao Paulo are hoping to improve representation
by Carrie Kahn
Women are underrepresented in Brazil's Congress. But indigenous women recently elected in Sao Paulo are hoping to change that reality.