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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.
Baltimore Prosecutors Examine Book Scandal Involving Mayor Pugh
Steve Inskeep talks to Jayne Miller of WBAL-TV about Baltimore's mayor, who's taken a leave of absence, amid accusations she profited by a no-bid sale of her children's books to a hospital system.
North Carolina GOP Chair And Others Indicted On Corruption Charges
by Jeff Tiberii
The chair of North Carolina's Republican Party, who's also a former congressman, has been indicted on charges including wire fraud, bribery and aiding and abetting. Three other men also were indicted.
Bankruptcy Filings Indicate Times Are Tough For Many U.S. Farmers
by Esther Honig
Bankruptcies for farmers in the Midwest have risen sharply. Some farmers have been hit by a trifecta of bad circumstances: trade tariff disputes, continuing low crop prices and extensive flooding.
New Hampshire Woman Stopped For Distracted Driving
Police pulled the woman over for using a cellphone while driving. They then discovered she had no license and had a kid on her lap. Not a child but a baby goat.
Newly Elected County Judge's Online Plans Forced His Resignation
Bill McLeod posted that he would one day love to run for Texas' supreme court. The state's constitution says for a county judge to announce candidacy for another office means automatic resignation.
Examining The Price Disconnect Percolating In The Coffee Business
The cost of coffee beans is going down. So why is a cup of coffee becoming more expensive? We break down what it costs to serve you a cup of coffee in the morning.
Baseball's Rules For Next Season May Eliminate The LOOGY
Sports commentator Mike Pesca opines on baseball's left-handed, one-out guy. That's a left-handed pitcher who's brought in to face one, usually left-handed, batter. The bullpen staple may be fading.
El Paso Swells As More Migrants Reach Texas From Mexico
David Greene talks to El Paso-based reporter Monica Ortiz Uribe about the recent surge of migrants crossing into Texas, and the challenges in addressing a growing humanitarian crisis.
Lawmakers Pressed To Support The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal
by Tamara Keith
President Trump is touting his deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. But Congress hasn't approved that deal, and it's unclear if the White House has a strategy to get that done.
Insulin Is A Major Focus In The Debate Over Rising Prescription Drug Prices
by Alison Kodjak
Lawmakers in the House and Senate are pressing companies to lower prices for insulin which is essential for many people with diabetes. The price is 10 times higher today than it was 20 years ago.
Corruption Trial Begins For Malaysia's Former Prime Minister Razak
Rachel Martin talks to Tom Wright of The Wall Street Journal about Najib Razak, who faces a range of corruption charges in what's being called the 1MDB scandal — named for the slush fund involved.
News Brief: Southern Border, New Chicago Mayor, Democrats' Fundraising
The border remains open and the rate of migrant apprehensions isn't slowing. Chicago elects its first African-American female mayor. Democratic presidential candidates release fundraising details.