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Is your name Kyle? There's a gathering you may want to know about
by Maya Fawaz
A small city in Texas is calling on people named Kyle to help break the Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering. Calling all Kyles to the annual Kyle fest in Kyle, Texas!
One Of The Last Secrets From The Watergate Scandal May Soon Be Revealed
by Carrie Johnson
A group of lawyers and scholars is asking a court to release the Watergate "road map," a document special prosecutors sent to the House in 1974, arguing it could provide insights into the current Russia probe.
Disappearance Of Saudi Critic Could Scare Off The Country's Potential Investors
by Jackie Northam
The key to Saudi Arabia's attempt to set up its economy for the future is foreign investment. But suspicions that the Saudis murdered a prominent critic could scare off the money they need.
Does A Lack Of Secrecy Mean Russian Spies Want Their Actions To Be Known?
by Greg Myre
Abundant evidence points to Russian military intelligence carrying out murders, attempted murders and sabotage throughout Europe. The lack of secrecy could mean the GRU wants its actions to be known.
Hurricane Michael Deals Florida's Oyster Industry A Serious Blow
by Greg Allen
It's been two days since Hurricane Michael blew through Apalachicola, Fla. The coastal community fared better than others, but the area's already struggling oyster industry suffered a serious blow.
Former Federal Reserve Board Governor Weighs In On Trump's Attacks
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former Federal Reserve Board Governor Donald Kohn about the President Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve.
David Muir's 'World News Tonight' Receives Best Ratings In A Generation
by David Folkenflik
ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir has returned his show to its place as the nation's most watched TV news broadcast with an emphasis on breaking news and an emotional connection with viewers.
'The Romanoffs' Rarely Matches The Heady Ambition Of Its Creator
by Eric Deggans
From Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner comes The Romanoffs, an anthology series telling the stories of people who believe they are descendants of the last Russian Royal family.
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.
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.
Crews In Panama City, Fla., Working To Clear Debris, Restore Power, Water
by Joel Rose
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.
The Trump Administration's Tariffs On China Are Not Having The Desired Effect So Far
by Jim Zarroli
China's trade surplus with the U.S. was up in September to a new high of $34.1 billion. Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are not having the desired effect, at least not so far.
The Cost Of Corn Is Down, So Why Did The Cost Of Fritos At The White House Go Up?
NPR's daily economics podcast, The Indicator, sets out to solve a market mystery: why has the price of Fritos gone up in the White House press corps vending machine, despite a decrease in the cost of corn?