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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.
Drone Shootdown Dispute Centers On Whose Airspace It Was In
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Trita Parsi, of the National Iranian American Council, about the Trump administration's standoff with Iran. Iran's military has shot down a U.S. drone in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Takes Out U.S. Drone With Missile
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller about rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Iran shot down a U.S. drone over what it says was its airspace; U.S. disagrees.
Tourists Distressed By Unexplained Deaths In The Dominican Republic
The FBI is helping local authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the recent unexplained deaths and illnesses of several Americans.
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged For The Time Being
NPR's Noel King talks to David Wessell, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the Federal Reserve indicating it may cut interest rates in the future.
Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone. U.S. Says It Was In International Airspace
by Peter Kenyon
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has shot down a U.S. drone that was flying in Iranian airspace. A U.S. official confirms the aircraft was downed, but disputes Iran's account of the facts.
Drone Shootdown Adds To Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. military drone in the Persian Gulf. A U.S. official confirms to NPR that the drone was taken down but disputes the details surrounding the attack.
How 1 Farmer Navigates California's Strict Limit On Groundwater
New rules in California governing groundwater usage have pushed farmers to experiment with some innovative techniques, including developing micro markets for water.
Iran Needs To Knock Off Bad Decisions, Sen. Tim Kaine Says
Iran says it shot down a U.S. drown in its airspace. NPR's Noel King asks Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia what lawmakers can do to influence the Trump administration's approach toward Iran.
Why The Appearance Of High-Profile Witnesses Before Congress Is Appealing
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of high-profile witnesses who testify before Congress.
Congress Demands Greater Oversight Over U.S. Olympic Committee
by Alexander Starr
The U.S. Olympic Committee is dealing with renewed calls to revamp itself after sexual abuse scandals and that it hasn't done enough to protect young athletes. Congress is increasing pressure as well.
Trump Administration Finalizes Replacement To Obama's Clean Power
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Joseph Goffman, of the Environmental & Energy Law Program at Harvard, about the end of the Clean Power Plan, which he worked on in the Obama administration.
Cat Filter Distracts From Pakistani Politician's Serious News Conference
Shaukat Yousafzai accidentally streamed his Facebook session with the cat filter on. So there he was answering serious questions with digital pink ears and whiskers.