Crews In Panama City, Fla., Working To Clear Debris, Restore Power, Water
The scale of devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle and the massive scope of recovery is coming into focus just days after the storm passed through.
Middle School In Panama City, Fla., Partially Destroyed By Hurricane Michael
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Britt Smith, the principal of Jinks Middle School in Panama City, Fla., that was partially destroyed by Hurricane Michael.
Thousands Of Massachusetts Residents Without Gas Service A Month After Explosions
Crews are working to replace pipelines, but with temperatures expected to drop, officials are also arranging alternative housing, including trailer parks.
Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl Resigns Amid Pressure
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s resignation and Shapiro’s plea for lifting the statute of limitations for sexual abuse crimes.
California Democrats Hope Asian-American Voters Can Help Flip Red Districts
In conservative Orange County, Calif., a growing Asian-American population could have an impact on some key competitive House races in the midterms.
Hurricane Michael Death Toll Rises To 11 As Southeast Reels From Storm’s Power
More than a million people are without electricity, and areas along the Gulf Coast report severe outages of cellphone service and other communications.
Robin Steinberg: How Can We End The Injustice Of Bail?
The bail system disproportionately impacts low-income people of color and pressures defendants into pleading guilty. But Robin Steinberg is implementing a plan to fix this–without waiting for reform.
Hurricane Michael Leaves Many Florida Communities In Ruin
Residents of Mexico Beach, where Hurricane Michael made landfall, say the devastation is overwhelming — few structures remain standing. Nearby areas also are without power and cellphone service.
Police In Louisville, Ky., Arrest Alleged Gnome Thief
Barton Bishop is accused of stealing items off porches — including “wide variety garden gnomes.” The Courier-Journal in Louisville reports that police received a tip he was hiding in an attic.
Kentucky Midterm House Race: Wolfe County Voters
The race to represent the state’s 6th congressional district is a tough one. Wolfe County, one of the U.S.’s poorest, is a part of that district. In that red-leaning county, what’s on voters’ minds?
Post Michael: Florida Residents Turn To One Another For Support
After Hurricane Michael tore through areas of Florida, including Panama City, buildings were stripped of their outer walls and debris was scattered. Residents are assessing the damage.
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