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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.
London Protesters Pressure British Government To Address Climate Change
by Frank Langfitt
Thousands of people have taken part in climate change protests in London. Major roads and bridges have been blocked by environmental protesters, who say their actions will continue all week.
In Post-ISIS Iraq, Volunteering Can Quickly Become An Act Of Rebellion
by Jane Arraf
In the aftermath of ISIS, a nurse in Mosul took it upon herself to clear the streets of corpses that had been there for weeks and months. It got her in trouble but helped spark a volunteer movement.
Release Of Redacted Version Of Mueller Report Expected Thursday
by Ryan Lucas
While the fight over the report will continue, its release is the culmination of investigations that go back nearly three years. (This piece initially aired April 14, 2019 on All Things Considered.)
Heading Into Indonesia's Election, Islamic Fundamentalism Gains Traction
by Julie McCarthy
Voters are deciding on more than 20,000 legislative seats and selecting a president. The incumbent president is pitted against a former military general accused of human rights abuses.
Project To Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral Could Take Decades
Some doubt French President Macron's claim that the cathedral can be rebuilt in five years. That can't be too soon for the many Parisians devastated by the damage to their city's iconic cathedral.
Trump Administration Rolls Out Plan Aimed At Deterring Asylum-Seekers
by Joel Rose
Attorney General William Barr is instructing immigration judges to deny bond to thousands of asylum-seekers who cross into the U.S. illegally while their cases are pending. Advocates promised to sue.
Victor Hugo's 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Immortalized French Cathedral
by Andrew Lapin
Hugo's novel tops Amazon's best-seller list in France, following Monday's fire that ravaged the cathedral. The 19th century story was a campaign to get the cathedral restored.
Fire-Ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral Stirs Emotions Worldwide
Steve Inskeep talks to Father Jim Martin, an American Jesuit priest who is editor-at-large of America magazine, about Notre Dame Cathedral's relevance to Catholics worldwide.
French Woman Sets Marathon Record Running In High Heels
Christelle Doyhambehere ran the race on a challenge from her partner, who dared her to run in her stylish footwear. She ran in just over six hours, beating that record by about an hour and half.
Hidden Brain: America's Changing Attitudes Toward Gay People
Public opinion about gay rights has shifted enormously in the United States over the past few decades. What are some of the factors that have led to this historic change in attitudes?
NHL Playoffs: Blue Jackets Sweep Lightning In 4 Games
The NHL playoff season is over for the Tampa Bay Lightning after four straight losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets. David Greene talks to Diana Nearhos of the Tampa Bay Times.
Study Examined Germ Levels In Men's Beards Versus Dogs
Researchers wanted to know whether they could use the same MRI scanners for dogs and people. They swabbed the machines used by 18 bearded men and 30 dogs. The beards had higher microbial levels.