Hurricane’s Aftermath Floods Hog Lagoons In North Carolina
Hog lagoons have overflowed in the wake of Florence. Mark Rice of North Carolina State tells NPR’s Scott Simon about why farmers use lagoons to collect pig waste, and what happens when they fail.
Cannabis Stocks Had A Roller Coaster Of A Week
What’s behind these seismic shifts? Analysts point to major beverage makers’ interest in the industry — and investors’ hopes for Canada’s upcoming legalization of marijuana.
First Debate Held In Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race
In the first of three debates, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz confronted challenger Democrat Beto O’Rourke Friday night in Dallas. They’ll face off again Sept. 30 in Houston and Oct. 16 in San Antonio.
W.Va. Plan Would Allow Some Service Members To Vote Via Smartphone
That state is experimenting with allowing service members deployed overseas to vote using an app on their smartphone. But there are some big security concerns about the app.
Veterans Struggling After Sexual Assault Increasingly Turn To Service Dogs
Though the VA provides veterinary benefits for service dogs assigned to people with physical disabilities, it does not currently recognize psychiatric service dogs for treatment.
San Diego Rhino Finds A New Home In Tanzania
An 8-year-old eastern black rhino bull, born and raised in San Diego, recently made a 68-hour journey to Tanzania where he will eventually be released into the wild.
Hashtag Reminds Us Why Sexual Crimes Are Often Unreported
This week a new hashtag arose:#WhyIDidntReport. It follows President Trump’s response to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. NPR’s Scott Simon has the story.
Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race Sparks Testy Debate For Cruz, O’Rourke
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O’Rourke sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and national anthem protests. The race could tilt the balance of power in the Senate in November.
Report Finds Faster Response ‘Might Have Changed Things’ For College Football Player
Staff waited more than an hour after offensive lineman Jordan McNair began showing signs of dehydration and heatstroke during practice before calling 911, according to a report released on Friday.
History Professor Highlights The Struggles African American Communities Hit By Florence Face
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Virginia professor Andrew Kahrl about the challenges many African American homeowners face in getting recovery assistance after floods.
Federal Commission Sues Walmart For Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Employees
The complaint, filed on behalf of Alyssa Gilliam, claims Walmart failed to assign pregnant employees to light duty to save them from heavy lifting, as it does for workers with other disabilities.
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