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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.
People who use hair straightening chemicals have an increased risk of cancer
by Alana Wise
In October, the National Institutes of Health reported an increased risk of hormone-related cancers in people who use hair straightening chemicals, which are often Black women.
Two new research papers cast doubt on the new COVID booster
Biden received a new COVID booster as part of the administration's push to increase uptake, but two new research papers cast doubt on whether they are any better than the original vaccines.
Young voters in Milwaukee share the biggest issues motivating them to vote
Young voter turnout increased in the last two elections, but a new NPR/Marist poll found that young voters were the least likely to vote in 2022. Young voters living in Milwaukee shared their views.
What does a polarizing first term mean for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' reelection bid?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tampa Bay Times Political Editor Emily Mahoney about Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as he faces Democrat Charlie Crist in a debate Monday.
Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz face off in their first debate
by Don Gonyea
The open senate seat in Pennsylvania has led to one of the closest races in the country. Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz face off Tuesday in their first — and only — debate.
Musician Rhiannon Gidden on her new children's book about taking back her home
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Grammy award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens about her new children's book, "Build a House."
Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes on abortion, onslaught of GOP advertising
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, a democrat, about his campaign for U.S. Senate. The race in Wisconsin could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Who will succeed China's leader Xi Jinping?
by John Ruwitch
China's leader Xi Jinping will serve for another five years. But who will succeed him?
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister
by Frank Langfitt
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new prime minister — its third in two months. He won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party today.