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These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
by Jeff Brady
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
Alabama May Soon Have The Nation's Most Restrictive Abortion Law
The Alabama Senate passed a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Yashica Robinson of the Alabama Women's Center for Reproductive Alternatives.
U.S. Attorney John Durham To Investigate Origins Of The Russia Probe
NPR's Noel King talks with Robert Litt, former general counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, about the selection of John Durham to examine the inception of the Russia probe.
Aggressive Rhetoric Ramps Up Between U.S. And Iran
NPR's Rachel Martin discusses the reasons for the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran with NPR's Greg Myre and Ariane Tabatabai, who focuses on the Middle East at the RAND Corporation.
Farmers Must Give Trump Latitude To Make Trade Deals, Gov. Parson Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Missouri's GOP Gov. Mike Parson about the impact of the trade war on agriculture, which is his state's largest industry. Trump eyes another round of bailouts for farmers.
San Francisco Is First U.S. City To Ban Facial Recognition Technology
by Martin Kaste
Police in San Francisco will be banned from using facial recognition, part of sweeping restrictions put on surveillance technology used by the city's agencies.
Facebook Announces Restrictions To Its Live Feature
Noel King talks to CNN's Heather Kelly about Facebook announcing on Tuesday that it is tightening rules involving livestreaming. Facebook cited the New Zealand gunman who live-streamed a massacre.
Pool Survey May Discourage You From Swimming
The Water Quality and Health Council surveyed adult Americans, and about half of the respondents admitted to not showering before going into the pool. One in four admitted to peeing in a pool.
Girl Wants New Zealand Government To Fund Dragon Research
The girl named Victoria wrote a letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and explained that she's trying to acquire telekinetic powers to become a dragon trainer. She included a $5 New Zealand note.
Congressional Intelligence Panels Discussed In This Week's 'Ask Cokie'
Rachel Martin talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on the history of House and Senate intelligence committees.
To Combat Generic Drugs' High Prices, Civica RX To Make 2 Antibiotics
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Civica, a non-profit drug company, was founded last year by a hospital executive tired of short supplies and high prices for generic drugs. Civica has announced the first drugs it will be making.
Latest Housing Boom Sparks Big Question: When Will It End?
by Greg Rosalsky
Since 2012, home prices have risen 50 percent. Some economists call it the third housing boom in America. It's pure supply and demand but it has some people worried.