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Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago
by Tovia Smith
A Massachusetts judge is fighting to keep her job after being accused of helping a migrant evade immigration enforcement agents seven years ago. She faces a judicial conduct board on Monday.
Hurricane Ida Does More Damage At Port Fourchon Than Previous Storms
Tremendous damage was caused in Louisiana by Ida. Chett Chiasson, the executive director of Port Fourchon, talks with NPR's Noel King about the damage sustained and how long it'll take to recover.
Historic Karnofsky Shop In New Orleans Collapses During Hurricane Ida
by Andrew Limbong
Among the buildings lost to Hurricane Ida was 427 South Rampart St., where Louis Armstrong spent much of his childhood with the Jewish family he worked for. They encouraged him to get into music.
Latest 'Candyman' Movie Is Scored By Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
by Tim Greiving
A Black avant-garde musician has successfully applied his visceral, voice-centered style to the films he has scored lately. His approach eerily suits the newest Candyman movie.
After 20 Years, U.S. Troops Are Out Of Afghanistan. What's Next?
With the U.S. military gone, the big question now is: What happens next in the new chapter between the two countries, and what happens to Americans and others left behind.
Afghan Woman Says It's A Relief That The U.S. Is Gone. That Chapter Is Over
NPR's A Martínez checks back in with Mahbooba Seraj, founder of the Afghan Women's Network, about the mood in Afghanistan as the last of the U.S. troops left the country.
Evacuations Are Ordered As Caldor Fire Races Toward Lake Tahoe
by Kirk Siegler
Some 30,000 people are now under orders to evacuate from the Lake Tahoe Region, as the out-of-control Caldor Fire is spreading rapidly in extremely windy and hot conditions.
Researchers Say Eating Hot Dogs Could Subtract Time From Your Life
University of Michigan researchers studied thousands of foods and figured out how much time each item adds or takes away from your life. They figure every hot dog you eat takes away about 36 minutes.
Lack Of Bus Drivers Is Hampering The Start Of The School Year
by Elizabeth Shockman
A Minnesota school district can't find enough bus drivers — it's offering $3,000 hiring bonuses and paying families to drive their own children. Many districts across the nation need bus drivers.
16 Years After Hurricane Katrina, News Orleans Is Forced To Deal With Ida
Hurricane Ida roared ashore in southern Louisiana on Sunday, and left behind much destruction. Many trees are down and roofs were ripped off homes and businesses. Power is out in many areas.
Online Debate Starts After Newlyweds Post A Bill To No-Show Wedding Guests
Chicago newlyweds Doug and Dedra Simmons tried to teach their no-shows a lesson after eight guests said they would attend the nuptials but didn't. The fake invoice read: "No Call, No Show, Cost $240."
Satellite Photos Show North Korea Has Resumed Processing Nuclear Fuel, IAEA Says
by Anthony Kuhn
The United Nation's atomic watchdog describes a new development in North Korea as "deeply troubling." The agency says the North has restarted its main nuclear reactor.
News Brief: America's Longest War Ends, Ida Damage, Mask Mandate Bans
The U.S. military is out of Afghanistan. Hurricane Ida left behind a path of destruction in Louisiana. The federal government is looking into five states' efforts to stop schools from requiring masks.