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Transgender rights advocates are celebrating a major legal victory
A federal appeals court has ruled health insurance plans need to cover gender-affirming surgeries. Trans people in West Virginia and North Carolina sued to get the coverage.
Typhoon Leaves Dozens Dead And Many Missing In Asia
by Julie McCarthy
Typhoon Mangkhut began to lash southern China on Sunday, the latest stop along a destructive path that has left dozens dead and many missing.
Extreme Flooding Cuts Off Wilmington From The Rest Of North Carolina
Wilmington bore the brunt of Florence over the weekend and is now dealing with massive flooding. Wilmington Deputy Fire Chief Jon Mason tells Steve Inskeep about rescue efforts.
2 Congressmen In Iowa Decide Whether To Embrace Trump
by Clay Masters
In Iowa, neighboring congressional districts are a test of how voters will weigh in this November on their representative's relationship with President Trump.
Before The Emmys, We Hand Out The Deggys
by Eric Deggans
The 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards are handed out Monday night. Our TV critic already knows who should win, so he created his own awards for television.
Florence Forces Thousands Of North Carolinians Into Shelters
by Rusty Jacobs
Thousands have been displaced by the effects of Hurricane Florence. They have taken shelter in facilities around the state. Schools, armories and community centers are now lined with cots.
Why Do Some People Take The Train Instead Of Driving?
You're free to read a book or, if you're a certain New Jersey Transit rider, shave. On a moving train, he lathered and shaved himself. Transit officials say there is a rule against bathing or shaving.
Toronto Film Award Expected To Put 'Green Book' On Oscar Shortlists
by Bob Mondello
The Toronto International Film Festival wrapped up Sunday, offering some early hints about Hollywood's awards season. The festival's top prize went to Peter Farrelly's Green Book.
German Triathlete Is Banned From All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant
Jaroslov Bobrowski doesn't eat for 20 hours and then he eats until he's full. In this case, that meant nearly 100 plates of sushi. After he finished his $18 meal, he was asked not to come back.
In North Carolina, Florence Fatigue Sets In
by Brakkton Booker
Many residents of North Carolina have gone from waiting for the storm to strike, to waiting for the rains to pass — and now, to bracing for more catastrophic floods.
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Hurricane Florence And Typhoon Mangkhut
A vote on Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination may be delayed after a woman said he attempted to sexually assault her decades ago. Florence is downgraded and a typhoon threatens parts of Asia.