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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.
8 Of The 9 Suicide Bombers In Sri Lanka Blasts Are Identified
Police in Sri Lanka made several arrests, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to more than 75. Rachel Martin talks to Fawaz Gerges, author of the book ISIS: A History.
Biden Formally Enters 2020 Presidential Campaign
Joe Biden announced Thursday morning that he is running for president. NPR's David Greene talks to Matt Bennett, co-founder of the center-left think tank Third Way, about the crowded Democratic field.
Tesla's Whirlwind April
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla announced troubling first quarter earnings on Wednesday. The electric car company said that it had lost $702 million and its revenue had also dropped 37% compared to the previous quarter.
New Hampshire's Lawmakers Have Conflicts Of Interest
by Casey McDermott
Lawmakers in New Hampshire rarely recuse themselves from voting on legislation even when that poses a serious conflict of interest.
Putin Meets Kim Jong Un In Russia
by Lucian Kim
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held their first summit in Russia.
Man Gets Apple Watch Back 6 Months After Losing It At The Beach
Robert Bainter lost his Apple Watch body surfing in Huntington Beach, Calif., only to have someone find and return it six months later. It still worked, according to KTLA.
Examining Congestion Pricing In Cities
New York City is rolling out a new solution to the problem of congestion, but questions remain about who exactly will foot the bill.
Facing A Measles Outbreak
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Joseph Kaplovitz, a pediatrician in Brooklyn's Borough Park, about the spike in measles cases.
Flint, 5 Years Later
by Steve Carmody
Five years ago, Flint switched its source of drinking water and triggered a lead crisis. With the increased attention to health concerns, are the city's residents now better off?
News Brief: Biden Expected To Announce Candidacy, Measles, Putin Meets Kim
Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy today, becoming the 20th candidate to enter the 2020 Democratic primary.
Conservative Lawyer On Why He Backs Impeachment
NPR's David Greene speaks with J.W. Verret, a former member of the Trump transition team, who says Congress should begin impeachment hearings against the president.