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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.
Democratic Front-Runner Bernie Sanders Doesn't Have A Lock On The Party
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons about what it will take to get the Democratic establishment on board with Bernie Sanders as the party's potential presidential nominee.
3 Countries See Rapid Acceleration Of Coronavirus Cases
The Coronavirus is spreading, and worries are intensifying in three more hot spots: Italy, Iran and South Korea. The World Health Organization says the window to contain it is narrowing.
Modi Welcomes Trump To India With A Massive Rally
by Lauren Frayer
Despite some economic friction between India and the U.S., President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have a personal friendship. Trump is in India for a two-day visit.
Marine Veteran Sets Another Record For Planking, Celebrates With Pushups
In 2011, George Hood set a Guinness World Record for planking. His record got beat, so he did it again. The 62-year-old recently planked in Chicago for more than eight hours.
'Stop And Frisk' Follows Bloomberg From NYC To Presidential Campaign
by Matthew Schuerman
In 12 years as mayor, Michael Bloomberg took bold actions to make New York more livable and economically viable. But his aggressive policing tactics have tarnished his legacy.
New York City Church Fights Fears Over The Coronavirus
There are no known cases in the city, but New York Chinese Alliance Church is near New York University which has a large population of students from China. Some of their families have the coronavirus.
Critics Say Mississippi's Cellphone Felony Offense Is Too Harsh
by Cheryl Corley
In Mississippi, it's a felony offense for anyone behind bars to possess a cellphone. There's a push there to get the state's supreme court to reconsider one man's 12-year prison sentence.
Who Benefits From The U.K.'s Immigration System Overhaul?
NPR's Noel King talks to Kate Andrews, economics corresponded for the British magazine The Spectator, about the U.K. making changes to the immigration system post Brexit.
News Brief: Coronavirus, South Carolina Primary, India Welcomes Trump
Countries take aggressive action to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Democrats' next nominating contest moves to South Carolina. And, President Trump is in India for a two-day visit.
Toronto Zamboni Driver David Ayres Makes His NHL Debut As Goalie
David Ayres, 42, is a NHL emergency goalie. Over the weekend, two goalies got injured in a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs — and Ayres stepped in. He helped Carolina win.
Memorial Service At L.A.'s Staples Center Will Honor Kobe Bryant
by Robert Garrova
Huge crowds are expected to turn out Monday for the memorial service honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in Los Angeles. The city is encouraging those without tickets to watch it on TV.
In London Court, Lawyers Argue Whether Assange Should Be Deported To U.S.
Lawyers representing Julian Assange will start presenting arguments against his extradition to the U.S. on Monday. The co-founder of WikiLeaks faces 18 charges of hacking and espionage in the U.S.