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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.
Netanyahu Has Support To Build A Majority In Israel's Parliament
David Greene talks to David Makovsky of The Washington Institute about what's next for Israel's government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have won a fourth consecutive term.
How President Trump's Angry Tweets Can Ripple Across Social Media
by Tim Mak
When Trump posts a mean tweet, how does it make its way across social media into the American consciousness? Researchers crunched the numbers to see if his negative tweets were shared more often.
Meet Marsai Martin, The Youngest Executive Producer In Hollywood
by Shereen Marisol Meraji
DOJ To Examine Origins Of The Russia Probe, Barr Tells Senators
by Mara Liasson
Attorney General William Barr told members of a Senate panel that he believes "spying did occur" on Trump's presidential campaign. Barr says he is looking into the origins of the Russia investigation
WikiLeaks Co-Founder Julian Assange Arrested In London
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Assange was arrested in London Thursday, British police said, ending the long tenure of the anti-secrecy activist in Ecuador's embassy. He had been holed up there since 2012.
Efforts In Sudan To Oust The Country's President Succeed
by Halima Gikandi
President of Sudan Omar Al-Bashir was overthrown in a military coup Thursday after over 30 years in office. The coup follows months of violent demonstrations and calls for him to step down.
British Police Arrest WikiLeaks Co-Founder Julian Assange In London
David Greene talks to WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson about Assange's arrest — ending the long tenure of the anti-secrecy activist in Ecuador's Embassy. NPR's Philip Ewing weighs in on the topic.
Attorney General Barr Is Asking Reasonable Questions, Sen. Lankford Says
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about William Barr examining the origins of the Russia probe, and the impact of acting leadership roles. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
Rural Psychological Units, Facing Regulation Pressures, Choose To Close
by Kamila Kudelska
Federal regulations require inpatient psychological facilities to make changes aimed at patient safety. Small units, such as a facility in Wyoming, can't justify the renovation costs and are closing.
Assange Is Arrested After Being Evicted From Ecuadorean Embassy
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange was taken into custody in London by the police. He had been living at the embassy since 2012. Assange was under Ecuadorian protection for roughly 7 years.
Houston-Area Chemical Fires Draw Attention To Lax Safety Laws
by Florian Martin
Three fires broke out recently at petrochemical plants. Residents say it may be the cost of having this kind of industrial economy, but the air quality and danger has some re-thinking the trade off.