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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.
Beware: Monday's News Stories May Not Be What They seem
Because Monday was April Fool's Day, some news stories on the day after may be hard to trust. Does anyone really think former FBI chief James Comey is running for president, as he tweeted?
Faulty 'Harry Potter' Manuscript Sells For $90,000
The first book in the series was titled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," and a copy with some typos went up for auction in London. The mistakes include misspelling the word philosopher.
News Brief: Security Clearances, Southern Border, F-35 Fighter Jet
A whistleblower claims White House overturned 25 denied security clearances. How big a hit would the U.S. economy take if the southern border closes? And, the latest U.S. and Turkey dispute.
It May Take Weeks Before Boeing Finishes 737 Max Software Fixes
by David Schaper
Last week, Boeing said software fixes for its troubled 737 Max airplanes were finished and ready to go. But now the company says more time is needed to make sure the fixes are done right.
Number Of Families Trying To Cross U.S. Border Alarms ICE Agent
David Greene talks to Jack Staton, ICE special agent in charge of investigations for the El Paso sector, about a spike in apprehensions as families seeking asylum strain capacity to process cases.
'Post': Children Of Slain Journalist Receive Payments From Saudi Arabia
Steve Inskeep talks to Greg Miller of The Washington Post, which reports Saudi Arabia has arranged for free houses and substantial monthly payments to the family of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
'The Turner Diaries' Influence On White Nationalists
The Turner Diaries is a fictional dystopic novel that's served as a foundational piece of white nationalist propaganda. It was written in the 1970s but its hold on the movement can be traced to today.
Competitors Sink Their Teeth Into The Meatless-Meat Industry
by Maria Godoy
Companies are investing millions of dollars to engineer new plant-based foods that resemble meat. Some of the most successful products are plant-based burger patties that resemble ground beef.