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Hurricane Milton is poised to hit Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to be historic
by A Martínez
Sarasota is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which hit less than two weeks ago. Mayor Liz Alpert tells NPR's A Martinez the city is likely to take a direct hit from Milton, a stronger storm.
'Throughline': How rats became one of Earth's most successful mammalian colonizers
by Lawrence Wu
Love 'em or hate 'em, rats are part of our world. NPR's history podcast Throughline dove into the history of rats and found a story that spans thousands of years and touches nearly every continent.
Paxlovid, a highly effective COVID drug, will be made available to more pharmacies
The White House is unveiling a new push to make more people aware of COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid — because stockpiles of the life-saving antiviral have been sitting on shelves, unused.
A woman on death row in Texas has won a stay of execution
by Gaige Davila
A Texas court halted Wednesday's planned execution of Melissa Lucio, who was convicted in the 2007 death of her two-year-old daughter. Lawmakers, celebrities and jurors are questioning the verdict.
Neighboring communities criticize Malibu's plan to deal with homelessness
by Anna Scott
The California coastal city of Malibu accounts for a tiny fraction of Los Angeles County's homeless population. The exclusive community plans to handle the issue by moving unhoused people elsewhere.
New York judge holds Trump in contempt of court and fines him $10,000 per day
by Andrea Bernstein
A judge has found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court. Trump was ordered to pay $10,000 a day for failure to respond to a subpoena during a probe into the Trump Organization.
Encore: Tips and tricks to find your footing outdoors
by Gabrielle Horton
Research has found that getting out into nature can lead to better health and boost your mood. There are ways to get comfortable with being outside. (This story first aired on ATC on April 23, 2022.)
New York's attorney general wants Trump held in contempt for not producing documents
by Ilya Marritz
Lawyers for Donald Trump are due in court Monday in New York to argue that the former president should not be held in contempt over a subpoena for Trump Organization documents.
Encore: Getting a kidney transplant saved a woman who didn't feel worthy
by Laurel Morales
An Arizona woman was reluctant to ask for a kidney donation because she didn't feel worthy. She did ask and is surprised by how grateful she is. (This story first aired on ATC on April 1, 2022.)
As COVID cases rise, the U.S. is in a better place than before, Jha says
NPR's Leila Faldel speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, head of the Biden administration's coronavirus response team, about the latest on mask requirements and the outlook for COVID-19 in the coming months.
Blinken and Austin's trip to Kyiv demonstrates the U.S. supports Ukraine
The Biden administration is promising Ukraine more military aid and money. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy.