Kavanaugh-Ford Hearing Lookahead
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing Thursday to hear from Christine Blasey Ford, who’s accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were in high school.
Anita Hill Testimony: The Witness Not Called
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Sukari Hardnett, who wanted to corroborate Anita Hill’s testimony about then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas but was not called before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Hurricane Maria’s Devastation Of Puerto Rico, 1 Year Later
One year after hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Natalie Jaresko, head of the island’s financial oversight board, about the daunting task of revamping its economy.
World Champion Arm Wrestler
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks to New Hampshire native Cathy Merrill about her unexpected rise to stardom in the arm-wrestling world, and what she’s doing to prepare for the World Championships in Turkey.
Jill Biden Talks Biden Cancer Initiative
NPR’s Michel Martin interviews former second lady Jill Biden about the Biden Cancer Initiative and its effort to bring together health care providers, researchers drug companies and patients.
A Bunch Of Cocaine: Boxes Of Donated Bananas Contained $17.8 Million Worth Of Drugs
“Sometimes, life gives you lemons. Sometimes, it gives you bananas,” says the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. “And sometimes, it gives you something you’d never expect!”
PHOTOS: As Florence Floodwaters Rose, Rescuers Helped Hundreds Of Animals In Danger
Some evacuees are unwilling or unable to bring their pets with them, leaving them in a dangerous position. Rescuers have been tracking down scared animals in danger and bringing them to safety.
Meet Nevada’s ‘Trump Of Pahrump’
Brothel owner Dennis Hof is running for Nevada state legislature. He says President Trump broke the mold and made someone like him, an “anti-establishment” candidate, palatable to voters.
After Hurricane Florence, Animal Shelters Are Inundated With Lost Pets
As the Florence recovery effort continues, volunteers from across the South are helping care for the dogs and cats separated from their owners. The goal: reunite as many pets and people as possible.
One Year After The Las Vegas Shooting, 2 Survivors Remember
Two survivors of the Las Vegas shooting: A young man, shot in the lung, hid under a dead body and survived. A police officer who had never before fired his gun on active duty, now trains others.
‘Weekend Edition’ Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro Reports From Las Vegas
This episode of Weekend Edition features some stories from Las Vegas, including a heated Senate race and recovery from last year’s mass shooting.
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