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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.
Arab Americans say the census and other forms don't consider their roots
by Saraya Wintersmith
Arab identity seems to be divided along generational lines. Younger Arabs see themselves as people of color while older people see themselves as white.
Federal prosecutors will be in court with an Illinois political corruption case
by Dan Mihalopoulos
The state's biggest political corruption case in a decade involves Michael Madigan, the ex-state Democratic chairman and political kingmaker. He faces 22 counts — including racketeering and bribery.
Jury in the first Jan. 6 trial finds Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty
Members of the jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. It's the first trial stemming from the events of that day.
Gas prices are expected to go higher after the U.S. bans Russian oil imports
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service, about the implications of the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas.
Morning news brief
The U.S. rejects Poland's offer to provide warplanes for Ukraine's military. The first of Ukraine's fallen soldiers are coming home. The jury finds Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty.
Gender equality has become a polarizing issue in South Korea's presidential election
by Anthony Kuhn
Progress in gender equality in South Korea has been met by an anti-feminist backlash among young men. It's an issue in this week's presidential election, in which young swing voters are the key.
Many questions remain about why Russia arrested WNBA star Brittney Griner
by Tom Goldman
Few details are being released about the detainment in Russia of Brittney Griner. Among the questions being raised are: where is she and why is she being held?
Diplomats are trying to find an off ramp to Putin's war in Ukraine
by Michele Kelemen
Can anyone talk Russian President Putin out of his war in Ukraine? French President Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Bennett are trying. The U.S. says it gave Putin off ramps before the invasion.
Law professor Kim Wehle's latest book is 'How To Think Like a Lawyer — and Why'
NPR's A Martinez talks to Wehle about her book which offers tips for how you might be able to avoid some big legal bills if you're ever involved in a lawsuit. She lays it out in a five-step process.