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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.
France's President Vows To Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire Monday and was badly damaged. Officials are expressing hope they can save a cathedral that's stood at the heart of France's capital for eight centuries.
What Does It Mean To Be A Normal Person?
What does it mean to be a normal person? It's the question a the heart of the new book — "Normal People" — from the acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney. She talks to NPR's Rachel Martin.
Democratic Presidential Contenders Release Tax Returns
A number of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate are putting out several years of their tax returns returns — that's much earlier than presidential hopefuls have in past campaigns.
South Korea Tries To Broker Another U.S.-North Korea Nuclear Summit
The U.S., North and South Koreas have said they're willing to hold more talks to try to resolve the nuclear crisis. At the same time, the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough are looking slim.
Morning News Brief
Despite fire damage, the French are hopeful they can save Notre Dame Cathedral, which has stood for eight centuries. Democratic presidential contenders are releasing their tax returns. New data show measles cases are surging in the U.S.
Opera In Hong Kong Features Donald Trump Character
In the story, Trump discovers his twin brother in China. The author says his opera has no serious political meaning. He just knew using Trump would grab attention.
Trump Supports Sending Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about how the White House is embracing the idea of sending migrants to sanctuary cities. NPR's Domenico Montanaro weighs in.
On Tax Day: The IRS Is Short Of Money
by Scott Horsley
The Internal Revenue Service's budget has been cut sharply over the last decade. That means fewer audits and a growing likelihood that other taxpayers are not paying what they owe.
In Sudan, Activists Continue To Call For Civilian Government
by Halima Gikandi
Sudan is undergoing a period of political chaos after a military coup unseated the autocratic president, Omar al-Bashir. Protesters are demanding that civilians run the government.