Satellite Images Show Oil Spill After Hurricane Ida
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with scientist Dr. Oscar Garcia-Pineda about what he’s learned from aerial and satellite imaging for oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida.
Refugees Are Still Trying To Flee Afghanistan And Blinken Arrived In Qatar For Talks
In Afghanistan, U.S. diplomacy and military evacuations are ongoing and refugees are still try to flee. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Doha, Qatar.
As Evacuations Are Lifted Thousands Of People Return To Smoke-Choked Tahoe
Some 22,000 people had been forced to flee the popular resort and nearby areas last week as the Caldor Fire roared toward it.
2 Volunteers Share Their Experiences Helping Afghan Refugees Reach Freedom
Zak Khogyani fled Afghanistan with his parents when he was 9. When the Pentagon called on commercial airlines to support evacuation efforts, he asked to be a part of the mission.
Many States Are Not Reporting The Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Officials in Nebraska recently stopped publishing county-level coronavirus data — citing privacy concerns. Public health experts say that’s false and creates a dangerous blind spot.
Arizona’s Supreme Court Eliminates Peremptory Challenges
Arizona has become the first state to get rid of peremptory strikes in jury selection. Peremptory strikes have drawn criticism for their use by some attorneys to exclude people of color from juries.
A Week After Ida Hit Louisiana, Electricity Is Slowly Being Restored
Power is expected to be restored in more parts of Louisiana this week, but residents throughout the state are still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, especially those along the coast.
Parts Of New York, Flooded By Ida’s Effects, Are Working To Recover
NPR’S Rachel Martin talks to New York City Councilman Justin Brannan about how his district is recovering from the damage of last week’s rain and flooding. He represents District 43 in Brooklyn.
How Caldor Fire Crews Are Combating Fatigue
With lighter winds and cooler temperatures, firefighting conditions are improving, but the work of containing the Caldor Fire is still backbreaking.
Satellite Photos Show Just How Bad The Flooding From Ida Has Been In New Jersey
Satellite photos taken over the state show how record-breaking rainfall led to stunning levels of flooding along the Raritan River — flooding that submerged neighborhoods, roads and parking lots.
They Came To The U.S. As Afghan Refugees. Now They Hope Their Story Will Help Others
Scenes of violence in Afghanistan triggered painful memories for Hossein Mahrammi and his family. He says starting a new life in the U.S. wasn’t easy but they’ve embraced the culture and customs here.
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