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Dorian Heads Toward U.S.

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with meteorologist Ray Hawthorne of the University of Florida about the path of Hurricane Dorian.

West Texas Shooting: At Least 5 Killed, 21 Injured

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Marfa Public Radio’s Mitch Borden about the shootings that took place in Texas.

Active Shooter In Odessa, Texas, Firing At People; Possible 2nd Gunman In Midland

Police are urging people to stay indoors in Odessa and Midland, Texas. In Odessa, officials say a gunman hijacked a U.S. mail carrier truck, and began shooting.

El Salvador, U.S. Reach Deal On Out-Migration

The Trump Administration has inked a deal to help El Salvador with the root causes of out-migration to the US.

Following Shooting, El Paso Sees Surge In People Seeking Mental Health Help

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Kristi Daugherty, CEO of Emergence Health Network, about the increase in people seeking mental health care assistance in El Paso, Texas.

A Blind Man Fulfills Mission To Make Legos Accessible For Visually Impaired

Lego announced a new program for downloadable audio and Braille instruction sets for the visually-impaired. One blind Lego enthusiast brought his passion project for accessibility to fruition.

Hurricane Dorian’s Path Shifts Towards Carolinas, Could Avoid Direct Hit On Florida

Forecasters say the category 4 hurricane will bring life-threatening storm surge and hurricane force winds to the southeast United States.

ICE Ignores State Pardons In Connecticut

In Connecticut, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is trying to deport a legal permanent resident even though her record has been cleared.

What Dorian Means For Florida Oranges

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Ellis Hunt, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, about preparations for Hurricane Dorian.

Trial Date Set For 5 Charged In Sept. 11 Attacks

More than a decade after being arraigned, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Sept. 11 defendants have a trial date.

California Lawmakers Consider Abortion Pills On Campus

California is close to passing a law allowing campus health centers to dispense the pills used for medication abortions. If it passes, it would be the first state to do so.

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