FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced. The shake up comes weeks before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Swing Day held to honor performers who step in to fill roles at the last minute
On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their honor.
Hellbender salamanders could be added to endangered species list
A giant salamander called the "hellbender" is on its way to becoming an endangered species. It needs very clean water to survive and that's getting harder to find.
Leslie Charleson, who starred on 'General Hospital' for nearly 50 years, dies at 79
The General Hospital star, best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine, died after battling a long illness. She was 79.
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The DOJ released its election interference report against President-elect Trump, LA wildfires taking toll on mental health of survivors, NPR tracks actual prices of dozens of Walmart products.
Outgoing DHS Secretary Mayorkas discusses his agency's many roles
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in part 2 of his exit interview.
Many fleeing LA wildfires faced a tough decision — what to take and leave behind
Many of the people who fled the wildfires in Southern California had little time to decide which possessions to take with them.