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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.
U.S. And China To Hold 13th Round Of Trade Talks In Washington
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to White House trade adviser Peter Navarro about upcoming trade talks with China amid the impeachment probe into the president. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the topic.
3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine
by Richard Harris
Three scientists who studied how cells sense and adapt to oxygen levels have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine — the first recipients of prestigious awards for 2019.
UAW Strike Against General Motors Enters Its 4th Week
by Dustin Dwyer
With contract talks in Detroit at a critical point, bargainers at General Motors and the auto workers union clashed over competing proposals over the weekend.
Glenlivet Launches Edible 'Cocktail Capsule'
Scotch-maker Glenlivet is promoting something different: edible capsules that hold mini servings of whiskey cocktails. They look like little pillows, and were immediately compared to Tide pods.
North Korea-U.S. Talks Break Down
by Anthony Kuhn
North Korea said on Sunday that it had no desire to engage in new negotiations with the United States, rejecting Washington's suggestion that both countries meet again in Stockholm in two weeks.
Ohio Court Program Helps Victims Of Human Trafficking
by Paige Pfleger
Ten years ago, a judge in Columbus, Ohio, developed a special docket that would direct women forced into sex work toward rehabilitation instead of the criminal justice system.
70-Year-Old Female Cyclist Conquers Bolivia's 'Death Road' Race
Years ago, Mirtha Munoz co-founded the terrifying bike race. Riders climb 11,000 feet in the mountains. Munoz says she decided to compete after the unexpected death of her son.
Virus Linked To Mysterious Disease That Weakens Children's Limbs
by Allison Aubrey
A paper published in the journal Pediatrics examines the cause of a mysterious childhood illness. It strikes young children and leads to limb weakness and paralysis.
News Brief: 2nd Whistleblower, Turkey To Move Into Syria, GM Strike
Second whistleblower with direct knowledge of Ukraine call steps forward. U.S. says it will stand aside as Turkish forces extend their reach in Syria. Talks Between the UAW and GM suffer a setback.
Fight To Slow Climate Change Produces New Wave Of British Activists
by Joanna Kakissis
In an activist town in the English countryside, parents have sparked a global movement by planning law-breaking disruptions so their Brexit-consumed politicians will focus on stopping climate change.
The Case Against Impeaching President Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to conservative commentator and writer Jonah Goldberg about why President Trump should not be impeached, even though he believes Trump committed an impeachable offense.
Chicago's Ukrainian Community Weighs In On Impeachment Inquiry
by Julian Hayda
Ukrainian Americans, like most Americans, are divided over what to make of that July phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's president, which is part of the impeachment probe against Trump.