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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.
How The Insurance Industry Helps Police Departments Tackle Bad Behavior
by Karen Duffin
Bad policing can get expensive when it leads to lawsuits and settlements. For smaller cities, that can lead to serious pressure to change things from the people who help foot the bill: insurers.
Swiss Government To End Emergency Reserves Of Coffee
For decades, government officials in Switzerland stockpiled essential staples such as sugar, rice and coffee. The government now says coffee "is not essential for life."
Suspect Arrested In Louisiana Black Church Arson Cases
A suspect has been arrested after fires destroyed three historically black churches over 10 days in St. Landry Parish. Rachel Martin talks to Katie Gagliano, a reporter for The Acadiana Advocate.
It May Take Months To Identify Cyclone Victims, Forensic Coordinator Says
David Greene talks to Associated Press reporter Cara Anna, who tells the story of a man who is trying to help recovery efforts in Mozambique after last month's cyclone.
News Brief: Democratic Voters, Black Church Fires, Sudan's Transition
Democratic presidential candidates aim to win back the "blue wall." A Louisiana deputy sheriff 's son is a suspect in the fires. Sudan's military to oversee a transition after the president is ousted.
Sanders' Presidential Campaign To Visit States That Helped Trump In 2016
by Scott Detrow
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders kicks off a tour of key states that helped send Trump to the White House. Sanders is trying to convince Democratic voters that he's the best candidate to defeat Trump.
Scientists Share Results From NASA's Twins Study
During astronaut Scott Kelly's nearly year-long space flight on the International Space Station, NASA scientists measured physiological changes in him and his earthbound twin, Mark Kelly.
Buttigieg Says Success As South Bend's Mayor Prepared Him To Be President
by Jennifer Weingart
As the mayor of South Bend, Ind., Pete Buttigieg says he can bridge the divide between progressives and "red state" voters. He is expected to announce he's running for president this weekend.
Americans Are Divided Over Whether Transgender People Should Be In The Military
The Pentagon is set to enforce a policy Friday banning transgender people from serving in the military. David Greene talks to Delton Daigle of the Schar School of Policy and Government about his poll.
Police In London Arrest Julian Assange After Ecuadorean Embassy Evicts Him
David Greene talks to NPR's Ryan Lucas, journalist Glenn Greenwald and NPR's David Folkenflik about Justice Department charges against the WikiLeaks co-founder relating to leaks by Chelsea Manning.
Justice Department Charges WikiLeaks' Assange With Computer Hacking Conspiracy
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange was arrested in London after being evicted by Ecuador's embassy, where he has sought refuge since 2012.