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A Florida family figures out what comes next after losing everything in Helene
A family escaped drowning during Helene with six people and 20 cats on a roof. The storm took everything but their lives. They have no insurance or savings and scant income.
Venezuelan migrants are stuck in a legal limbo
by Joel Rose
The U.S. has admitted tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants on a temporary basis. Now many are stuck in a complicated legal limbo: lawfully present, but unable to work legally.
Biden administration plans to release 15 million barrels from U.S. oil reserves
President Biden is set to announce Wednesday that the U.S. plans to draw 15 million barrels of oil out of its strategic stockpiles in December.
Kidnapping investigation raises new questions about reports of missing Black women
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Sorrell, the founder and executive editor of the Kansas City Defender, about a man accused of kidnapping and assault, following reports of missing Black women.
Russian attacks have damaged at least 30% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure
by Nathan Rott
Russian attacks have damaged at least 30% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, raising concerns about the coming winter.
Pakistani fishermen must ferry residents to reach their villages, now islands
by Colin Jackson
Pakistani fishermen ferry residents around a lake created by unprecedented monsoons and flooding. It's the only way to reach their villages, which are now islands.
Iranian-American journalist, who was held in Iran's Evin prison on its fire
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian, who for a year-and-a-half was held in Iran's Evin prison, which caught on fire Saturday, killing eight people.
State officials are asking residents to stomp and squash the spotted lanternfly
by Roxy Todd
Stomp, squash, smash. That's the direction from officials in states infested with the spotted lanternfly. The pest is spreading in Virginia, where winemakers are trying to guard their grapes.
Author George Saunders on his new book, "Liberation Day: Stories"
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with George Saunders about his new book, "Liberation Day: Stories."
Higher interest rates are both helping and hurting big banks
The Federal Reserve's attempts to slay the dragon of inflation are creating a major shift for large U.S. banks, with big-money deals falling through but interest income rising.
New Mexicans are applying for special federal fire recovery funds
by Alice Fordham
New Mexicans are learning how to apply for $2.5 billion in special federal fire recovery funds after escaped U.S. Forest controlled burns caused the largest fire in state history this summer.