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Lilla Lanivich, 14, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
by Leila Fadel
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.
A go bag is an essential tool during natural disasters and other emergencies
Because natural disasters can happen unexpectedly, nowhere is safe. The Red Cross and FEMA encourage everyone to stay prepared by making emergency go-bags.
A new Minnesota law restores voting rights to thousands of felony offenders
by Brian Bakst
The law allows those who have been incarcerated to register to vote upon release. Advocates are beginning work to inform these potential voters about their rights.
Simone Biles comes back to gymnastics with a bang after a 2-year break
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kiki Baker Barnes, commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, about Simone Biles return to professional competitive gymnastics following a mental health break.
Kids are competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
by Rachel McDevitt
Hundreds of kids from all over the globe are playing in the 76th annual Little League World Series. Teams traveled to Pennsylvania for the event from places including Japan, Venezuela and Australia.
A mother and her teen daughter both sign up to be volunteer firefighters
Mokeira Gekonge, 17, and her mother Betsy, are new volunteer firefighters in Montgomery County, Pa. They are fighting a trend in which fewer people than in the past, serve as volunteer firefighters.
The richest countries in the world guarantee paid vacation — except the U.S.
by Sarah Gonzalez
All but one of the 21 richest countries in the world require paid vacation for every worker. The exception is the United States. Why is the U.S. the outlier?
Morning news brief
GOP presidential contenders met on the debate stage. Donald Trump is expected in Georgia to answer election meddling charges. Head of the Wagner mercenary force is reported dead in a plane crash.
Arkansas drops AP African American Studies course
by Josie Lenora
Arkansas has dropped the course saying it does not comply with what they want to offer. The course had been part of a pilot program. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 22, 2023.)
Japan releases water from damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean
by Anthony Kuhn
The Japanese government says the water it is discharging has been treated to remove most of the radioactive material — making it safe. The release remains controversial.