A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires
Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.
Israel launches airstrikes to central Beirut as attacks widen
Early Monday morning, Israel struck a building in central Beirut for the first time since the conflict started nearly a year ago. Now, there is a military buildup along the border.
A look back at some of the big moments in VP debate history
The debate between vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz is Tuesday. Through history, there have been times that vice presidential debates made a tangible difference in campaigns.
Alejandro Mayorkas talks about FEMA’s plans to assist after Helene
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about assisting the states dealing with Hurricane Helene's aftermath.
Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway
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.
Robert Caro's 'The Power Broker' at 50
Robert Caro's "The Power Broker" was published 50 years ago this month. We meet the author, and learn why he delves so deep in his research.