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North Carolina communities hit hard by Helene need food, water and medicines
by Nathan Rott
Crews in western North Carolina are using helicopters and ATVs to get food to people who were cut off by flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
GOP Voters Asked: What Stood Out During Convention Speeches?
Voters react to first lady Melania Trump and other speakers after the second night of the Republican National Convention. Wednesday night's keynote speaker will be Vice President Mike Pence.
First Lady Uses Rose Garden As A Backdrop To Her Keynote Address
by Mara Liasson
Melania Trump spoke from the White House, addressing the pandemic and racial unrest. Her appearance was one of several moments raising ethical concerns during the second night of the RNC.
Parts Of Texas, Including Galveston, Brace For Hurricane Laura
by Florian Martin
Laura is churning through the Gulf of Mexico and forecast to be a major hurricane. In Galveston and other areas, residents were ordered to evacuate. Some say they'll stay behind and hope for the best.
Podcast Helps Dutch Acknowledge Netherlands' History Of Slavery
by Joanna Kakissis
A popular podcast in the Netherlands is showing the Dutch how to face their country's colonial and slave-trading past as lawmakers push for a national apology and reparations.
Amid Pandemic Concerns, KFC Suspends 'Finger Lickin' Good' Slogan
The CDC says to avoid touching your face — that seems to include licking your fingers. Facing complaints, KFC dropped the slogan for now. Packaging blurs the words finger and lickin'.
Colleges Report More COVID-19 Cases As Students Return To Campus
by Elissa Nadworny
While many colleges are online this semester, more than 20% of four-year schools are primarily in-person. More positive COVID-19 cases are emerging as students move back and socialize.
Nursing Home Employee's Musical Talent Uplifts Residents
by Mary Scott Hodgin
In Perry County, Ala., nurse Ashley Moore brings joy to residents with her beautiful singing. It's a bright spot during an otherwise bleak coronavirus time.
Democratic Strategist Paul Begala's View Of The GOP Convention
NPR's Steve Inskeept speaks with Democratic consultant and commentator Paul Begala about the Republican National Convention and President Trump's reelection campaign.
News Brief: GOP Convention, Deadly Kenosha Protest, Hurricane Laura
First lady Melania Trump addresses the GOP convention. The third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., turns deadly. And, Hurricane Laura grows stronger as it approaches the Texas-Louisiana border.
New Podcast Will Hear From Asian Actors Who've Appeared On 'Star Trek'
Phil Yu, curator of the Angry Asian Man blog, has released a new podcast called All The Asians On Star Trek. He plans to interview every Asian who has ever appeared on Star Trek.