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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.
Mistrust Interferes With Houston's Immigrants Getting Vaccinated
by Elizabeth Trovall
Most of Houston's half-million undocumented residents work in front-line, essential jobs, but many fear vaccination. Some elected officials are making extra efforts to reach them and change minds.
In His Post For 3 Weeks, Secretary Of State Blinken Has A Lot On His Plate
In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Tony Blinken talks about the possibility of restarting the Iran nuclear deal, and holding China accountable for human rights violations.
Hockey Game In Canada Attempts Record, Lasts 252 Hours
Players in Alberta skated all day and night — taking turns — to try to break a Guinness World Record for longest hockey game. The winning team prevailed by 121 goals.
N.C. Republicans Censure Sen. Burr Over Trump Impeachment Vote
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Whatley, head of North Carolina's Republican Party, about the party censuring Sen. Richard Burr for voting to convict former President Donald Trump.
News Brief: Texas Power Outage, Biden Town Hall, Troops In Afghanistan
A storm puts the power grid in Texas under enormous strain. President Biden was on the road pushing his COVID-19 relief package. The U.S. reviews plans for all troops to leave Afghanistan by May 1.
The U.S. Dependence On GPS Has Created A New Vulnerability
by Dan Boyce
China remains the largest geopolitical challenge for the Biden administration. One part of that challenge is a new sort of space race involving global navigation technology.
There's A New Voice On The Folk Music Scene — A Very Young One
Louie Phipp's first album comes out this month. It was a chance to collaborate with old friends and new partners virtually. The only difference is that Louie is nine years old.
Coronavirus Ends Lunchtime Rule For French Workers
To promote social distancing during the pandemic, workers in France will now be allowed to eat lunch at their desks. Labor codes had forbade meals in the workplace.
Many Nursing Home Employees Are Skeptical Of COVID-19 Vaccines
Why are so many nursing home workers reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine? NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Asif Merchant, who works at four nursing homes outside Boston, about the skepticism.