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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.
Colorado Authorities Probe School Shooting Not Far From Columbine
by John Daley
One student was killed and eight injured after a shooting at the STEM School Highlands Ranch near Denver. It happened just miles away from the site of the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.
Iran Vows To Stop Complying With Parts Of Nuclear Deal
by Peter Kenyon
One year after the U.S. withdrew from the nuclear deal, Iran demanded changes from nations that remain part of it. Without moves to improve Iran's economy, it will increase its nuclear efforts.
Trump Asserts Executive Privilege Over Unredacted Mueller Report
by Tim Mak
The White House asserted executive privilege over the House Judiciary Committee's subpoena for the full report, as the committee prepared to vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt.
History Of The Government's Role In Preventing Health Emergencies
NPR's Noel King talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on the history of how the government has responded to epidemics and health emergencies.
Why Some 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Embrace Fox Town Halls
by Don Gonyea
Democrats tend to view Fox News as a source of right-wing bias in its day-to-day news coverage. But despite that, some Democratic presidential candidates are participating in the network's town halls.
There's Room To Negotiate Congressional Subpoenas, Groves Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Steven Groves about the administration instructing former employees not to testify before the Judiciary Committee. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
You Cannot Divorce Race From Immigration, Jose Antonio Vargas Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas for a response to a story in The Atlantic, written by David Frum, proposing the U.S. cut legal immigration by half.
Former Netflix Creative Director Takes Water To A New Level
The startup raised $1.6 million in seed funding to sell Liquid Death — water in a tallboy can. It sells itself as the punk option for bottled water drinkers, saying it will "murder your thirst."
Trump Campaigns In Florida While Hurricane Victims Wait For Disaster Aid
by Greg Allen
The president campaigns in Panama City Wednesday. At the same time, local officials are upset that they're still waiting for federal disaster aid — seven months after Hurricane Michael.
U.S. Farmers Have Multiple Concerns When It Comes To Trade Talks
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who supports Trump's tough stand on China, about how farmers are impacted by the trade war. NPR's Scott Horsley comments on the conversation.
Officer In New York Spots Mannequin Riding In Carpool Lane
A Long Island police officer saw a driver in the HOV lane, and noticed something off with the passenger. He saw a mannequin dressed in sunglasses, a hat and a sweatshirt sitting in the passenger seat.