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Hurricane Milton is poised to hit Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to be historic
by A Martínez
Sarasota is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which hit less than two weeks ago. Mayor Liz Alpert tells NPR's A Martinez the city is likely to take a direct hit from Milton, a stronger storm.
There's More To Being An Elite Athlete Than Discipline And Practice
by Greg Rosalsky
According to a new book, there are many invisible factors that help lead an athlete to become a champion. These include: having older siblings and growing up in a mid-sized town.
Navigating Losses: Going Through Grief Separate From The Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to author Nora McInerny and host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, about what it's like to grieve more intimate losses during a global pandemic, and how to cope.
Seoul Launches Month-Long 'You're Doing Great!' Campaign
South Korean officials in Seoul want to lift people's spirits. They're sending flower bouquets to 500 lucky households. They're also providing counseling and postcards with stay-at-home tips.
News Brief: Politics Of Relief, Ariz. COVID-19 Surge, Census Delay
Senate leadership rules out sending standalone $2,000 checks to U.S. workers. Arizona grapples with second highest COVID-19 rate in the nation. And, the Census Bureau will miss year-end deadline.
After Shopping And Shipping Crush Come Record Returns
by Alina Selyukh
Online purchases drove this year's sales, and they are much more likely to get returned than items bought in person. Plus, people are shopping like Goldilocks.
DOJ Declines To Prosecute Cleveland Officers In Death Of Tamir Rice
by Taylor Haggerty
The Justice Department says it will not bring civil rights charges against two police officers in the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland in 2014.
1st Known U.S. Case Of U.K. Coronavirus Variant Found In Colorado
by Richard Harris
Colorado health officials found the variant of COVID-19 that spreads faster than the common strain. U.K. scientists identified the strain last week. It has spread in the U.K. and to other countries.
In Bolivia, Stray Dog Wanders On To Field During Pro Soccer Match
The dog was carrying a sneaker in its mouth. Players paused the game to carry the animal off the field. Players and fans were charmed, and one player says he is adopting the dog.