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Hurricane Helene is downgraded to a tropical storm but it will still cause problems
by Leila Fadel
The eye of Helene crashed into Florida's Big Bend region as a major hurricane. It brought punishing winds, a worrying storm surge and concern for those far inland as the storm moves north.
Spotlighting Voters In Charlotte, N.C., And Pueblo, Colo.
NPR has adopted key communities to focus on this election year. NPR's Steve Inskeep will focus on Charlotte and NPR's Ari Shapiro will visit Pueblo.
News Brief: Democratic Debate, Voter Spotlight, Coronavirus Warning
Democratic presidential candidates had a chaotic debate in South Carolina. NPR picks key communities to focus on this election year. And, health officials warn the coronavirus will spread in the U.S.
Justices: Border Agents Who Shoot Foreign Nationals Can't Be Sued
by Nina Totenberg
A sharply divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Mexican parents of a teenage boy shot and killed by a U.S. border patrol agent cannot sue the agent for damages.
Coronavirus Spreads To Wall Street; Dow Drops 1,032 Points
by Jim Zarroli
U.S. markets fell sharply amid widening concern that the continuing spread of cases could lead to a global pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst performance in more than 2 years.
Why Is The WHO Not Calling The Coronavirus A Pandemic?
by Richard Harris
The COVID-19 virus has spread in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, but the World Health Organization is holding off on calling it a pandemic, at least for now.
Military Offensive In Syria's Idlib Province Creates Humanitarian Crisis
NPR's Noel King talks to Mark Lowcock, U.N. under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordination, about what renewed fighting in northwest Syria has done to civilians.
Mubarak, Egypt's Ousted President, Is Dead At 91
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
A Preview Of South Carolina's Democratic Primary Debate
by Juana Summers
At the Democratic primary debate in Nevada, most of the attacks were pointed at Michael Bloomberg — the new guy on stage. Tuesday in South Carolina, frontrunner Bernie Sanders may take more heat.
Emotional Tributes Were Paid To NBA Legend Kobe Bryant During Memorial
by Mandalit del Barco
Friends, family and fans mourned the death of retired basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna during Wednesday's public memorial in Los Angeles.
President Trump Holds News Conference On 2nd Day Of India Trip
by Franco Ordoñez
Wrapping up his state visit, the president opened his news conference up for questions — including one on the intelligence communities' warnings about Russian interference in the 2020 election.