One family’s frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory
Bertha Mendoza was one of the Tennessee factory workers swept away in Hurricane Helene’s flash flooding. Text messages show a family desperate to save her.
Female wildland firefighters organize for more support at work
Women in the federal wildland firefighting corps are organizing so they don’t have to give up their often arduous, itinerant jobs when they have kids, and can continue climbing their chosen career ladder.
The ‘Uncuffed’ podcast gives voice to California prisoners
“Uncuffed” is a prison radio training program and a podcast where people in California prisons tell their stories.
Former Louisville detective found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights
Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison was found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a botched 2020 raid that killed Taylor.
Dear Life Kit: Is it a faux pas to create a ‘happy graduation’ registry for myself?
An NPR listener is graduating soon with her MBA. She wants to know if it’s OK celebrate her achievement by asking loved ones to buy her gifts from a registry, similar to what people do for weddings.
A Good Guy: Under Oath
There’s a promise that all Marines make to defend the Constitution. After Sgt. Joshua Abate participated in the events on January 6, the Corps has to decide: Did he break his oath when he entered the Capitol that day? And what does his case say about t…
In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner
At an Arizona tribal school, it’s a fierce campaign to pick the top school lunch, as students learn about making their voice count
Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse
Older homes are the only ones many Americans can afford, but they are costly to fix and maintain, especially for seniors. A patchwork of programs to help are underfunded and have years-long waitlists.
Three takeaways from crime ballot measures around the country
Voters will decide on a slew of criminal justice ballot measures this election. Legalizing some drugs, increasing penalties for others and boosting police pay are among the proposed changes.
Leaf peeper visits can impact the demand of search and rescue calls
States like New Hampshire are experiencing peak leaf. We have some tips on how to observe fall foliage safely.
After setting a home-run record, the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP
The Dodgers’ first baseman was already a hero after Game 1, which ended with his historic walk-off grand slam. But his heroics didn’t stop there.
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