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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.
NPR's Malaka Gharib's Memoir: 'I Was Their American Dream'
NPR's David Greene talks to NPR editor Malaka Gharib, who makes light of herself in her memoir: I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir. What does it mean to live the American dream?
News Brief: Gaza Strikes, Trump Threatens Tariffs, S.C. Campaign Stops
After an escalation of violence at the Israel-Gaza border, tensions settle down. Trump threatens a tariff hike against China. And, two Democratic presidential contenders campaign in South Carolina.
Muslims Around The World Begin Observing Ramadan
David Greene talks to writer Wajahat Ali about how American Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, soon after two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, were attacked.
Biden Tries To Woo South Carolina's Substantial Black Voting Bloc
by Scott Detrow
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip to South Carolina. African American voters play a big role there, and he referenced his partnership with Barack Obama.
North Korea Conducts Another Missile Test
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jean Lee, a policy expert at the Wilson Center, about the significance of North Korea's latest weapons test. The Trump administration is downplaying the test.
Man In Taiwan Swallows Wireless Earbud In His Sleep
When Ben Hsu woke up, he only had one earbud. The Daily Mail reports he used a tracking feature to find his missing earbud. An x-ray confirmed it was inside of him. Doctors told him to wait it out.
'Morning Edition' Debuts The Show's Updated Theme Music
NPR's David Greene and Rachel Martin look back at famous theme songs from pop culture, and remember the old Morning Edition theme as the show debuts the updated version of the song.
Frustrated With Trade Talks, Trump Threatens China With Tariffs
by Scott Horsley
Ahead of final trade talks this week with China, President Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on the country. The move marked an escalation in tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Latest Round Of Violence Flared At The Gaza-Israel Border
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered "massive strikes" in Gaza as 600 rockets were fired into Israel. NPR's David Greene talks to Josef Federman of The Associated Press.
Golfer In Ohio Celebrates After 2 Holes-In-1
Dale Cohen played a round at Sycamore Springs Golf Course. On the second hole, he did something he'd never done before: He hit a hole in one. A bit later, on the eighth hole, he hit another one.
Forecast For Rain Keeps Residents Of Flooded Davenport On Alert
by Benjamin Payne
The Mississippi River has been flooding for more than six weeks. Davenport, Iowa, has witnessed record flooding, especially in its downtown areas, and is bracing for more rain later this week.