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Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
by Kristina Kukolja
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
In Panama City Beach, Fla., Communication Suffers In Hurricane Michael's Wake
A day after Hurricane Michael hit Florida's panhandle, residents and officials are assessing the damage from the storm. Mario Gisbert, city manager of Panama City Beach, talks to NPR's Rachel Martin.
New Box Set Captures The Golden Age Of Afro-Cuban Music
by Felix Contreras
There's a new box set of rare Cuban music recordings from the 1950s and 60s. The set is called The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions. Hear an interview with co-producer Judy Cantor-Navas on Alt. Latino.
EU And Britain May Be Making Headway In Brexit Negotiations
David Greene talks to Lotta Nymann-Lindegren, a former negotiator for the EU on Brexit, about word that negotiators are closer on at least one major issue that has held up progress so far.
3 Myanmar Journalists Are Arrested After Government Officials Complain
by Michael Sullivan
Authorities in Myanmar arrested three leading journalists after their paper published a piece exposing a financial scheme led by a protégé and confidant of Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Speculation Centers On Saudi Involvement In Journalist's Disappearance
Rachel Martin talks to Kareem Fahim of The Washington Post about the disappearance in Turkey of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has long been critical of the Saudi government.
There's No Power But Panama City Beach Did Miss Michael's Direct Hit
Rachel Martin talks to Mario Gisbert, city manager of Panama City Beach, Fla., which was not hit as badly as Panama City, and to Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center.
Booster On Soyuz Rocket Malfunctions, Trip To Space Delayed
Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matthew Bodner, who's in Moscow, about crew members who were forced to abort the launch of a Soyuz rocket — abandoning a mission to the International Space Station.
We Lucked Out, Walton County Emergency Management Official Says
David Greene talks to Jeff Goldberg, Emergency Management director in Walton County, Fla., which was not in the direct line of Hurricane Michael. The hurricane was a Category 4 when it landed.
Effects Will Be Felt For Awhile From 'Historically Powerful' Hurricane
Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Tom Gjelten, who is in Lumberton, N.C., and Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, about Hurricane Michael which is now a tropical storm.
EU Member States Probe 2 High-Profile Murders Of Journalists
by Joanna Kakissis
The rape and murder of a journalist in Bulgaria has prompted international concern about press freedom there, even though the motive for her killing is still unclear. The other murder was in Malta.
Portugal Explores The Dark Side Of Its Colonial Past
by Jake Cigainero
In the capital Lisbon, 2 public projects represent different views of the country's colonial past. One is a memorial to victims of slavery and the other is a museum celebrating Portuguese explorers.
Stocks Plunge On Worries Over Trade, Rising Interest Rates
by Jim Zarroli
Stocks had their worst day since February with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing more than 3.1 percent of its value. Investors confront rising interest rates and the trade fight with China.