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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.
White House Cancels MLB-Cuba Deal Made Under Obama Administration
by Carrie Kahn
The Trump administration has canceled an agreement that would have allowed Cuban baseball players in the U.S. without having to defect first. Officials say the agreement was illegal.
Pennsylvania Family Gets Its Lion Statue Back After Posting A Video
CBS Philly reports the thieves saw the video online. A second video was recorded — of the lion returned to its rightful place, with a bouquet of flowers and a note, "sorry for taking your lion."
News Brief: DHS Secretary, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, College Scandal
Replacing Cabinet secretaries has become routine. U.S. labels Iran's Revolutionary Guard a foreign terrorist group. In Boston, 14 people agreed to plead guilty in the college admission scandal.
14 People Who Pleaded Guilty Face Prison Time In College Admissions Case
by Elissa Nadworny
Prosecutors are pushing for jail time for the 13 parents and one coach who have said they will plead guilty to using bribery and other forms of fraud as part of the college admissions scandal.
After The Genocide, Author Witnessed How Rwandans Defined Forgiveness
How have Rwandans navigated forgiveness in the 25 years since the genocide in that country? Rachel Martin talks to journalist and author Philip Gourevitch, who has been documenting that process.
Baltimore Orioles Slugger Holds Record For Hitless At-Bats
Chris Davis went 0-for-3 in his first three plate appearances in a 12-4 win over the Oakland A's Monday night. That extends his hitless streak to 47 consecutive at-bats — a Major League record.
Federal Prosecutors Announce Guilty Pleas In College Admissions Scandal
by Fred Thys
Thirteen parents and one college coach have agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions cheating case that broke last month. One of the parents is actress Felicity Huffman.
Israel's Netanyahu Makes Dramatic Campaign Pledge Ahead Of Election
by Daniel Estrin
Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will annex Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank if he is re-elected. Netanyahu made the surprising announcement ahead of Tuesday's election.
As Violence Escalates In Libya, U.S. Pulls Troops Out
Rachel Martin talks to Jeffrey Feltman, former U.N. under-secretary-general for Political Affairs, about the U.S. military pulling out a contingent of its troops from Libya's capital Tripoli.