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Elton John was moved to tears by a surprise award from President Biden

2:31pm September 25, 2022

by Juliana Kim

"I'm never flabbergasted," the legendary songwriter said after being presented with the National Humanities Medal, "but I'm flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award."

This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Ian over the central Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (NOAA via AP)

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Tropical Storm Ian is tracking toward Florida and may soon hit hurricane status

2:23pm September 25, 2022

by The Associated Press

Authorities and residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian in the Caribbean on Sunday, expected to continue gaining strength and become a major hurricane.

What to expect at this week's January 6 hearing, according to a committee member

9:12am September 25, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California, about this week's Jan. 6 hearing. It's the committee's first since July.

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Puerto Rico was still recovering from Maria when Fiona hit. Now, many fear the long road ahead

7:55am September 25, 2022

by Adrian Florido

After Maria hit Puerto Rico 5 years ago, recovery has been slow and uneven. Now, after Fiona, there's even more worry about the prospect of full recovery from these hurricanes.

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A massive storm destroyed fishing boats in Alaska, leading to fears of food insecurity

7:55am September 25, 2022

by Emily Schwing

A massive storm battered more than 1,000 miles of coastline in western Alaska last weekend. In the village of Chevak, fishing boats have been destroyed - leading to worries about food insecurity.

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An image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows the projected path of Tropical Storm Ian.

Tropical Storm Ian threatens the Caribbean and Florida with hurricane conditions

9:53pm September 24, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

The weather system currently churning south of Jamaica is projected to intensify into a hurricane in the coming days. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida.

Hurricane Fiona damaged Puerto Rico's plantain crops, like this field in Guánica, Puerto Rico.

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Fiona destroyed most of Puerto Rico's plantain crops — a staple for people's diet

5:51pm September 24, 2022

by Juliana Kim

Bananas, papaya and coffee were also affected, according to Puerto Rico's agriculture secretary. The plantain is one of the island's top commodities — and a key ingredient in many traditional dishes.

Kimberly Teehee, right, and Cherokee Nation principal chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. speak to the media in 2019 after Hoskin nominated Teehee to be the Cherokee Nation's first delegate to Congress.

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The Cherokee Nation is renewing its push for a nonvoting delegate in Congress

4:35pm September 24, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

The same treaty that led to the Trail of Tears also said the Cherokee Nation could be represented by a congressional delegate. The tribal government wants the position to be filled for the first time.

The coastal communities of Salinas near the Rio Nigua experienced massive flooding during Hurricane Fiona.

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Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

12:28pm September 24, 2022

by Greg Allen

Days after the storm, residents in coastal Salinas, Puerto Rico, aren't waiting for help from the authorities. They're using bulldozers and backhoes to clear debris and rubble left in Fiona's wake.

NASA's Artemis 1 Moon rocket sits at Launch Pad Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on June 15.

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NASA delays the Artemis 1 moon mission for a third time as a tropical storm approaches

11:37am September 24, 2022

by Juliana Kim

The launch of the uncrewed space vehicle was scheduled for Tuesday but is being pushed back because Tropical Storm Ian might hit Florida next week as a hurricane.