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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.
ISIS Survivor Holds Onto The Names Of Those Who Enslaved Her
by Jane Arraf
A Yazidi woman escaped ISIS in Sryia and keeps in her purse the names of the fighters who enslaved and assaulted her.
After G-20 Summit, Trump Holds Talks With North Korea's Leader
by Scott Horsley
President Trump is the first U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, and says the U.S. and North Korea will soon begin denuclearization talks. And, the U.S. and China will resume trade talks.
40 Years Ago: The First Sony Walkman Went On Sale
by Brian Jarboe
Before smartphones, iPods or iTunes, there was the Sony Walkman, which went on sale four decades ago. More than 400 million have been sold over the years.
How Long Will The Current U.S. Economic Expansion Continue?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the end of June marking the 120th month of the current economic expansion.
News Brief: Trump-Kim Weekend Meeting, Hong Kong Protests
President Trump met North Korea's leader at the DMZ Sunday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over North Korea's nuclear program. And, protesters in Hong Kong clash with police.
First Responder, Who Testified For More Sept. 11 Compensation, Dies
Retired NYPD detective Luis Alvarez died on Saturday. Last month he testified alongside comedian Jon Stewart during a House panel hearing for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Vigil Held For Migrant Father And Daughter Who Died Crossing Rio Grande
by Reynaldo Leaños Jr.
The photo showing a Salvadoran father and daughter lying face down in the Rio Grande after they died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has come to symbolize the plight of many migrants.
There's More Evidence That Too Much Sitting Can Be Very Unhealthy
by Patti Neighmond
A study from Columbia University finds that sitting for long periods in front of the television is more dangerous than sitting at work.
Trump To Talk Trade With China's President At Crucial Weekend Meeting
NPR's Noel King talks to Clete Willems, former deputy director of the National Economic Council under President Trump, about Saturday's meeting at the G-20 summit in Japan.
For A 2nd Night, Immigration Was A Big Debate Issue
by Franco Ordoñez
Immigration was a major topic during the Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday night in Miami. What did we learn about the next 10 candidates vying to become president in 2020?