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It's been 10 years since the start of a devastating water crisis in Flint, Mich.
by Steve Carmody
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the event that led to the Flint water crisis. The question remains 10 years later: "Is Flint's water safe to drink?"
When victims need help managing stress, Salt Lake police rely on Rita the labrador
by Ciara Hulet
Police departments find that keeping specially trained dogs on hand to comfort crime victims, and officers themselves, make a real difference in often trying circumstances.
The House is without a speaker, nearly 3 weeks after Kevin McCarthy was ousted
House Republicans are trying once again to nominate a new speaker to lead the chamber. A candidate forum is planned for Monday.
Doctor tells patient, who is feeling sad, that to feel better she should get a cat
When Robin Sipes told her pulmonologist that her cat had died and she was feeling down, he told her pets can improve feelings of loneliness. On her way home, Sipes found a kitten who needed a home.
Biden makes the case for supporting Israel and Ukraine with money, weapons
The White House is asking lawmakers for almost $106 billion in funding for Israel, Ukraine, countering China in the Indo-Pacific, and operations on the southern U.S. border.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan calls for third House speaker vote
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan called for a third vote Friday on his nomination to be speaker of the House, telling reporters the House needs to "elect a speaker as soon as possible."
In Gaza, medical supplies, food and water are running dangerously low
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Samer Abdeljaber, the World Food Program's Palestine Country director, about the U.N. organization's efforts to get food aid into Gaza.
A Colorado single mom was already struggling — then she was hit by lightning
In 2014, Donna Salemink was solo parenting her two teenagers and often struggled to make ends meet. She came to StoryCorps with her daughter Melissa to remember the moment that changed their lives.
Officials are monitoring for sick birds at a lake in California's Central Valley
by Joshua Yeager
Officials are trying to contain an outbreak of avian botulism at Tulare Lake, which refilled this year due to California's extreme precipitation.
A book delivery initiative will help people in Florida receive banned books
The banning of books across U.S. schools continuing at an alarming rate. Banned Books USA will send banned books to libraries, educational institutions or anyone living in the state of Florida.
More than 200 hostages are held in Gaza. Their families lack needed information
by Ruth Sherlock
Volunteers have stepped in to help the families of kidnapping victims, filling what they see as a leadership gap between the government and the survivors of the Oct. 7 attack.
Morning news brief
In a speech, President Biden appeals for more funding for Ukraine and Israel. Russia detains a Radio Free Europe editor. GOP states swore off a voting tool — now they're scrambling to recreate it.