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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.
Jury selection to begin for 4 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan's governor
by Tyler Scott
A trial starts Tuesday for four men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The men's attorneys plan to argue that they were entrapped.
Establishing humanitarian corridors out of Ukraine is a top priority
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jaime Nadal about the humanitarian effects of Russia's war on Ukraine. Nadal is the representative to Ukraine at the United Nations Population Fund.
Prices for gasoline surge to about $4.17 per gallon, a national record
As the U.S. and western allies weigh restrictions on energy purchases from Russia, the U.S. is dealing with a record high price for a gallon of gas. That's due to an increase in crude oil costs.
Teen climbs 35 feet to rescue a cat stuck in a tree in Indianapolis
Climbing up the tree was easier than getting down. The teen got stuck and the rescuer needed a rescue. Firefighters got him down safely, but the cat remained in the tree.
Berlin food truck has a delicious way of dealing with invasive species
The slogan of the food truck called Holycrab! is: If you can't beat them, eat them! The chefs started out serving Louisiana crawfish, which is an invasive species in Berlin.
Florida Senate to vote on measure that critics dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Florida's Senate is preparing to pass a bill that bans any discussion of sexual orientation in schools from kindergarten through third grade. Republican supporters say it's about parental rights.
Congress passes an anti-lynching bill after more than a century of trying
After decades of failed attempts, Congress passed legislation making lynching a federal crime. It's estimated that more than 4,000 Black Americans were lynched since the late 19th Century.
Russia's seizure of nuclear power plants raises international concerns
Russian forces have seized two of Ukraine's four nuclear power plants and are advancing on a third, about 75 miles north of the city of Mykolaiv — raising concerns about nuclear safety.
Beekeepers are setting up sting operations to find stolen hives
California beehive collections are rented out to almond orchards this time of year. Since beehive theft has been on the rise, beekeepers are using technology so they can track down hives.
Ukrainians are on alert for Russian saboteurs trying to infiltrate their towns
by Leila Fadel
Ukraine's government is releasing video confessions from Russians who have been detained so far. Civilian-run checkpoints have been set up to keep an eye out for suspicious people.