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These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
by Jeff Brady
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
Virginia On Track To Be 1st Southern State To Abolish Death Penalty
by Whittney Evans
Lawmakers in Virginia have voted to repeal the death penalty in part because of its disproportionate effect on Black residents. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam says he will sign the bill.
Boeing 777's Engine Explosion Is The 3rd Such Incident Since 2018
by Russell Lewis
Investigators looking into Saturday's engine explosion of a United Airlines Boeing 777 say several fan blades separated from the engine. But it is too soon to say why it happened.
HBO's 'Black Art' Indicts The Forces That Marginalize It
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to director Sam Pollard about the HBO documentary, Black Art: In the Absence of Light. The film celebrates the rich history of art by Black Americans.
With Record In Mind, Canadian Woman Assembles Puzzle With 40,000 Pieces
Maxine Olive spent about 150 hours assembling the Ravensburger Memorable Moments Puzzle depicting Disney animation characters. Video of her attempt was sent to Guinness World Record officials.
News Brief: Vaccine Equity, Insurrection Hearing, Storm's Effect On Minorities
Vaccination speed and racial equity don't always go hand in hand. Congressional hearing will delve into Capitol insurrection. Damaging winter storm delivers another blow to communities of color.
DeJoy's Plan To Overhaul Postal Systems Draws Criticism
by Brian Naylor
With his agency facing continued delivery delays and financial issues, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will appear before a congressional panel Wednesday. He's working on reform, but some want him out.
Pandemic Thwarts British Couple's Plan To Relive Paris Honeymoon
Nick and Bernie Charman weren't able to travel so Nick brought France to their front yard. He built a 22-foot tall Eiffel Tower that lights up like the real thing. The town says it's a code violation.
Supreme Court Order Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Obtain Trump's Financial Records
The Supreme Court has declined former President Donald Trump's request to further delay the enforcement of a subpoena from the Manhattan district attorney for Trump's financial records.
Photographers Turn Kids Into Life-Like Versions Of Their Wildest Dreams
A husband and wife photography team, based in Atlanta, create avant-garde and futuristic shoots for their clients, which are all children. Many are highlighted in their new book, Glory.
The Extraordinary Steps Museums Are Taking To Survive The Pandemic
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is considering selling some art to help pay the bills. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Director Max Hollein about the financial duress the museum is experiencing.