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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.
HBO's 'Chernobyl' Is A Dramatization Of 1986 Nuclear Accident
HBO's five-part series Chenobyl is a compelling drama about one of the world's worst nuclear accidents. It's also a look at the dangers of a government where politics are more important than reality.
CBS News Expected To Announce Changes To Flagship Shows
CBS News is set to change the lineup of its flagship shows: "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Evening News" — amid rating concerns and fallout from sexual harassment revelations.
Facebook Bans Several High-Profile Users
Facebook has banned some users known for espousing conspiracy theories and inflammatory rhetoric, among them Alex Jones and Louis Farrakhan. Washington Post reporter Tony Romm talks about the move.
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level In Almost 50 Years
U.S. employers added 263,000 new jobs in April. That's more than analysts were expecting, and it's another sign the economy keeps chugging along after almost a decade of growth.
Peter Mayhew, Who Played 'Star Wars' Chewbacca, Dies At 74
by Mandalit del Barco
Mayhew was more than 7-feet tall, yet he said his furry Wookiee was a comforting "teddy bear" presence. Mayhew died at his home in Texas on Tuesday, according to a family statement released Thursday.
New Group Focuses On Mobilizing Women Toward Political Activism
by Danielle Kurtzleben
A record number of women were elected to Congress during the 2018 midterm elections. A new organization, called Supermajority, is trying to ensure that women's voices are heard in politics.
William Barr Didn't Commit Perjury, Rep. Johnson Says
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana about Attorney General Barr's decision not to appear before the House Judiciary Committee. NPR's Kelsey Snell weighs in.
Trump Rule Helps Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons
by Alison Kodjak
The Trump administration is revamping a rule governing discrimination in health-care setting, giving more leeway to providers who object to certain procedures for religious or conscience reasons.
China Detains Hundreds Of Thousands Of Muslims In 'Training Centers'
by Rob Schmitz
Some of the Muslims held in vocational camps in a northwest Chinese province tell NPR that they are being held for "extremist thoughts," and don't know when they'll be allowed to go home.