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Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
The infrastructure law is meant to help with crises like Jackson's water problems
by Juana Summers
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mitch Landrieu, who oversees the implementation of the infrastructure package, about how this law will help with crises like the lack of water in Jackson, Miss.
At age 22, Samara Joy is a classic jazz singer from a new generation
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with 22-year-old jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the stage of legendary club Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. Her album, Linger Awhile, is out now.
How HBCUs are spending their COVID-19 relief money
by Liz Schlemmer
When the federal government started doling out COVID-19 relief money to colleges, HBCUs got a windfall. Many are spending the money in ways that will serve students for years to come.
Puerto Rico's southern coast takes stock of the destruction left by Hurricane Fiona
by Adrian Florido
Hurricane Fiona has left Puerto Rico, but left behind a terrible mess. Whole communities have been cut off by mudslides. Roads and bridges are washed out, which is complicating the recovery effort.
California churches have space to create affordable housing, but there are hurdles
by Adhiti Bandlamudi
There's a desperate need for affordable housing in California and churches have land to build on. But there are hurdles, including financing difficulties, pushback from neighbors and zoning issues.
Puerto Rico has sustained catastrophic damage from Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona has passed through Puerto Rico, causing mass floods and mudslides and leaving most of the island without electricity. Puerto Ricans dealing with the fallout describe the situation.
Jamaica is reevaluating its relationship with the British monarchy
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Lisa Hanna, a member of Jamaica's parliament, about how Jamaica's relationship with the monarchy may change after Queen Elizabeth II's death.
After a 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Windsor Castle
Millions of people mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as she is laid to rest Monday.
Here's what's holding up talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement
by Peter Kenyon
With elections nearing in the U.S., talks on reviving the nuclear deal with Iran and world powers seem to be hitting a rough patch again.