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Brunswick, Georgia prepares for the trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Friday, October 15, 2021
Trial starts Monday in Georgia in a killing that sparked racial justice protests. Three white men are accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man shot while jogging down a residential street.
Smaller Communities Like Houma, Louisiana Struggle With Hurricane Relief
Saturday, September 04, 2021
Houma, Louisiana is struggling to recover after Hurricane Ida hit the area almost a week ago. Most residents are worried because their community doesn't get the same attention that New Orleans does.
Tens Of Thousands Still Don't Have Power After Hurricane Ida As Evacuations Continue
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Authorities in Louisiana are scrambling to evacuate the most vulnerable people out of life-threatening conditions left by Hurricane Ida. They're being taken to places with power, water and food.
Southeast Louisiana Is Forced To Deal With Multiple Challenges Following Ida's Wrath
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Following Hurricane Ida's powerful strike on Louisiana, the state is struggling to cope with the aftermath. Power is out for a million homes and businesses, food and fuel are both in short supply.
Those Against The COVID Vaccine Lost A Key Argument With The Pfizer Shot's Approval
Friday, August 27, 2021
Now that the federal government has approved the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, will that be enough to sway those who have resisted getting the shot?
The Taliban Gain More Ground In Afghanistan Weeks From Planned U.S. Troops Withdrawal
Friday, August 13, 2021
The Taliban are edging closer to the Afghan capital of Kabul. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Afghan reporter Bilal Sarwary about the situation on the ground.
News Brief: Pregnancy And COVID Vaccinations, Taliban Gains, New Census Data
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The CDC urges pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Taliban fighters effectively control two-thirds of Afghanistan. The Census Bureau is about to reveal new details of what America looks like.
July's Inflation Data May Be Lower Than June's, But Prices Continue To Rise
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Labor Department on Wednesday releases the latest snapshot of consumer prices. Forecasters think inflation was a little bit milder in July than the month before.
In The Latest Win For Biden, The Senate Passes A $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The passage of the budget framework follows President Biden's victory on Tuesday of the passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill in the Senate. Nineteen Republicans voted for the infrastructure bill.
News Brief: Budget Framework, Cuomo Resignation, Delta Variant
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Senate approves a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. New York's lieutenant governor will take over after Gov. Cuomo's steps down. More than 93% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases involve the delta variant.
Democrats Count On Rare Bipartisan Votes To Pass Infrastructure Measure
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The U.S. Senate is poised to pass a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, before moving ahead to a $3.5 trillion spending effort that would encompass much of President Biden's domestic agenda.
News Brief: Infrastructure Package, Military Vaccinations, Taliban Strategy
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The Senate may sign off on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The Pentagon moves to make vaccines mandatory for service members. As Taliban fighters gain ground, what is the global community doing?
Paul Thorn Brings A Softer Touch To A Rough Patch On 'Never Too Late To Call'
Monday, August 09, 2021
Southern singer-songwriter Paul Thorn joins NPR's Debbie Elliott to talk about his latest record, Never Too Late To Call.
News Brief: Climate Report, Taliban Gains, Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Trial
Monday, August 09, 2021
A landmark new report finds that climate change is accelerating. Taliban fighters took control of three Afghan cities on Sunday. The maker of Oxycontin, Purdue Pharma, returns to court Monday.
Gulf Coast Businesses Struggle To Stay Open As COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge Among Staff
Thursday, August 05, 2021
"It is financially tough," says Robert Momberger of Big Time Diner in Mobile, Ala. "Bills still keep on coming. So it really hurts to shut down, but sometimes that's the best thing to do."
Alabama's COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Is The Lowest In The U.S. And Infections Are Up
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Public health officials are sounding the alarm in Alabama, the state with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country. New infections are spiking, yet fewer people are seeking shots.
Edwin Edwards, The Larger-Than-Life Former Louisiana Governor, Dies At 93
Monday, July 12, 2021
Edwards was the last in a long line of colorful populist Democrats who once dominated Louisiana politics. He served four terms as governor, and did federal prison time on a corruption conviction.
Activists Head To D.C. To Protect Voting Rights In Modern Freedom Ride
Friday, June 25, 2021
Black voting rights activists are pushing back against efforts by states to restrict voting. And they're looking to the past as a blueprint for strategy.
Louisiana Is Facing A Coastal Restoration Conundrum
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Louisiana's $2 billion plan to divert the Mississippi River is getting pushback. The project is part of the state's effort to save a coast suffering one of the highest rates of land loss in the world.
A Century After The Race Massacre, Tulsa Confronts Its Bloody Past
Monday, May 24, 2021
Survivors and their descendants say facing the truth about the Tulsa Race Massacre is essential in the nation's struggle to confront racial injustice and violence against Black people.