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France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Hurricane Florence: Rescue Efforts Underway In North Carolina
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Coudriet, county manager for New Hanover County, about the rescue efforts underway in and around Wilmington, N.C.
Alan Yang Of 'Master Of None' Brings New Series 'Forever' To Amazon
by Andrew Limbong
Master of None co-creator Alan Yang has a new Amazon series starring Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen, who play a married couple. NPR visits the set in Malibu.
Caught In Hurricane Florence's Path
Hurricane Florence made landfall on the North Carolina coast early Friday morning. NPR hears from residents who witnessed the storm's damage.
The Role Of Logistics In Disaster Management
by David Schaper
It used to be the military that ruled advanced logistics, but they've now become central part of big business. Disney and other companies may have unique applications that can help emergency planners.
'The Department Of Swagger': The State Department's Instagram Rebranding Campaign
by Michele Kelemen
Mike Pompeo has rebranded the Department of State the "Department of Swagger." That's how he launched his Instagram feed, at any rate.
Cajun Navy Rescue Efforts Underway In The Carolinas
Todd Terrell, founder and president of the United Cajun Navy joins NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about the volunteer group's rescue efforts underway in the Carolinas.
Remembering Broadway Star Marin Mazzie
by Jeff Lunden
Actress Marin Mazzie has died of ovarian cancer at age 57. Mazzie had a three-decade career, with her breakout role playing Clara in Stephen Sondheim's Passion in 1994. She was in Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate and The King and I, among other plays.
Typhoon Heads Towards The Philippines
by Julie McCarthy
A massive typhoon is headed towards northern Thailand, expected to make landfall today.
New Details Emerge In Kavanaugh Sexual Miscounduct Allegations
In a piece published Friday in The New Yorker, reporters Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow add more details to the sexual misconduct allegation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, described in a letter that Sen. Feinstein has referred to the FBI.
Hurricane Florence: North Carolina Mayor
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Dana Outlaw, mayor of New Bern, N.C., which is facing significant flooding since Hurricane Florence made landfall.
The Week In Politics
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political commentators, Jason Johnson, politics editor at The Root, and David Brooks of The New York Times.
Riding Out Hurricane Florence
Hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro check in with residents of North Carolina who stayed behind during Hurricane Florence despite evacuation warnings.