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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.
Medicare For All Dominates Democrats' Health Care Debates
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Democrats are offering competing plans to provide universal health care coverage, all of which are variations on the Medicare-for-all plan that Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced.
Go-Go Music Resumes At D.C. Store After Noise Complaints
The music is back on after T-Mobile's CEO reversed his earlier decision. He had urged store officials to tone down the music after residents of a nearby luxury apartment building complained.
'National Enquirer' And American Media's Other Tabloids Are For Sale
by David Folkenflik
American Media announced it is trying to sell its tabloids. The company, CEO David Pecker and the National Enquirer have been embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump.
Fans Boo Baseball Umpire Who Did Bat Dog's Job
Finn, a black lab, is a bat dog for the Minor League Las Vegas Aviators. Finn was dashing to the plate, but an umpire beat him there and tossed the bat aside. Fans were not happy and booed the ump.
Los Angeles Memorial Will Honor Rapper Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle will be remembered as a rapper, but also as an entrepreneur, father and community activist. After Thursday's funeral, fans will gather at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
What President Bouteflika's Departure Means For Algeria's Future
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Muriam Davis, associate professor at the University of California Santa Cruz, about this month's protests that ousted Algeria's president after 20 years in power.
News Brief: William Barr, 'National Enquirer,' India's General Election
Attorney General William Barr tells Senate panel he is launching an investigation into the FBI's Russia probe. American Media says the National Enquirer is for sale. Voting begins in India's election.
Oregon Authorities Respond To 911 Call, Discover Rogue Roomba
Washington County Sheriff deputies apprehended the robotic vacuum cleaner. The Sheriff's office posted the story with a photo of the Roomba — which had left no trace of the crime.
Justice Department Accuses Maker Of Suboxone With Fraud, Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors charge British drug maker Indivior with felony fraud and conspiracy for its marketing of opioid addiction products including Suboxone.
New Hampshire Aims To Change Legal Fee Policy For Indigent Defendants
by Todd Bookman
Criminal case defendants are provided an attorney if they can't afford one. They usually are billed for that representation, even if they're found not guilty. New Hampshire wants the policy change.
Israel Election: Netanyahu Headed For Win In Close Race
by Daniel Estrin
With almost all votes counted, it appears Prime Minister Netanyahu has the best chances of forming a government of right-wing parties. But the race isn't entirely over yet.