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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.
Life Kit host Marielle Segarra is really into 'Practical Magic'
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra is really into the 1998 movie "Practical Magic," which stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters in a small town.
Playing video games could boost brain function in children, suggests new study
NPR's Juana Summers talks to University of Vermont professor Bader Chaarani about why playing video games might actually have some positive effects on a child's cognition.
What movies should you watch this Halloween? A horror scholar shares her favorites
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with director Rebecka McEndry, who has a PhD in horror, about the best horror movies of the year.
Mortgage rates are now above 7% on average nationally
It's harder to afford a home than it's been in decades as a steep run-up in prices, both during the pandemic and interest rates now, hit buyers from both sides.
The U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September
A new report on gross domestic product shows the U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September after six months of negative growth. But the economy still faces challenges like high inflation.
Republicans recast drugs and fentanyl as a crime and border security problem
Ahead of the midterms, Republicans have recast the debate over drugs and fentanyl addiction as a crime and border security problem.
How voting patterns have changed since 2020, and how early voting is going in Georgia
A look at how voting patterns have changed since 2020, and how early voting is going so far in the key state of Georgia.
How these D.C. chefs helped feed migrants bused to the city from the southern border
by Gus Contreras
When migrants from the southern border started getting bused to Washington, D.C., a couple of local chefs stepped up to help feed them.
Ukrainians are starting new lives in safer parts of the country
by Nathan Rott
Millions of Ukrainians forced from their homes and jobs are starting new lives in safer parts of the country. Some are finding it hard to make ends meet.
It's been 40 days since Mahsa Amini died in police custody in Iran
by Peter Kenyon
It's been 40 days since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in police custody in Iran after being detained for not wearing her hijab appropriately, according to the police.