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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.
Kenyan Government Threatens To Close Dadaab Refugee Camp
by Eyder Peralta
Government officials in Kenya reportedly are again threatening to close Dadaab, which is one of the world's largest refugee camps. Should the camp close, the fate of the refugees is unclear.
Boeing Details 737 Max Software Fixes
by David Schaper
Boeing invited members of the media, airlines, regulators and pilots to Washington state in a bid to assure them that the 737 Max is safe to fly. The aircraft were grounded after two deadly crashes.
Mueller Probe Sparks Interest In Other Special Counsel Reports
David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of special counsel reports.
Cholera Fears Spread In Mozambique Following Deadly Cyclone
The destruction from Cyclone Idai in southern Africa is historic. Cholera and other diseases are emerging in Mozambique. David Greene talks to Caitlin Ryan of Doctors without Borders.
Maltese Forces Seize Ship That Was Hijacked By Rescued Migrants
by Sylvia Poggioli
A Maltese special operations team is in control of a tanker that had been allegedly hijacked in the Mediterranean by migrants it had rescued at sea. The Turkish-owned tanker was heading toward Libya.
The World's Tallest Politician Is From New York
Robert Cornegy Jr., a Brooklyn city councilman and a former professional basketball player, has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the tallest male politician at 6-foot-10.
Alaska Bird Club Scrambles To Find Homes For 300 Cockatiels
The cockatiels are in need of a home after their owner died. Their temporary caretakers, volunteers at the Alaska Bird Club, hope they'll be adopted soon, but only after they're tested for diseases.
Indonesian Family Sues Boeing, Wants Answers To Lion Air Crash
by Jim Zarroli
When a Lion Air flight crashed off the coast of Java last October, all 189 people on board were killed. Dozens of suits have been filed against the plane manufacturer by relatives of the victims.
If Brexit Deal Passes, U.K. Prime Minister Agrees To Step Aside
David Greene talks to David Davies, a British Member of Parliament who backs Brexit, about Prime Minister Theresa May agreeing to quit if a Brexit deal is passed.
'Syrian Bride' Illustrates Consequences Of Israel's Occupation Of Golan Heights
The White House recently backed Israel's claims to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Rachel Martin talks to Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, who captured the complexity of the area in his 2004 film.
U.S. Negotiators Are In Beijing For Another Round Of Trade Talks
Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Rudd, head of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Australian prime minister, about U.S.-China talks. The U.S. first imposed tariffs in January 2018.
Measles Outbreak: N.Y. County Restricts Minors From Public Places
by Gwynne Hogan
Officials in Rockland County in upstate New York have issued an order barring unvaccinated children from public spaces, due to an ongoing measles outbreak there.