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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.
Mattress Firm Seeks Intern To Sleep On The Job
The company calls it a snooze-tern. It's taking applications for an intern to test beds and post videos on social media.
Political Crisis In Venezuela Escalates
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he is in the final phase of a plan to oust Nicolás Maduro. Maduro's officials say they are successfully putting down a coup attempt.
Infrastructure Gets The Attention Of Trump, Schumer And Pelosi
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump is meeting with Democratic leaders in the Senate and House Tuesday morning to discuss the nation's infrastructure needs. It seems to be a rare moment of bipartisanship.
Jury To Decide The Fate Of Ex-Officer Who Killed 911 Caller
by Riham Feshir
A jury resumes deliberations in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed a woman while responding to her 911 call.
More Than 700 Measles Cases Reported Across 22 States, CDC Data Show
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, about the resurgence of the measles virus.
Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release
by Scott Horsley
President Trump wants to keep the banks from complying with congressional subpoenas seeking his bank records. He's joined in the suit by three of his children and some of his real estate businesses.
Protesters Demand Sudan Transition To A Civilian Government
by Eyder Peralta
Opposition and military leaders are in talks about Sudan's transition. Demonstrators want a civilian government. The military doesn't appear ready to relinquish power.
Japan's Emperor Akihito Abdicates The Chrysanthemum Throne
by Anthony Kuhn
Akihito, citing failing health, becomes the first Japanese monarch in some two centuries to step down. His reign ends at midnight Tuesday, and then his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ascends the throne.
U.S. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tom Smith, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of the nation's infrastructure. The group issued a report card in 2017.