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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?
Calif. Special Education Teacher Was Killed In Las Vegas Shooting
by Ina Jaffe
Sandy Casey, 35, was a special education teacher at Manhattan Beach Middle School, south of Los Angeles. She was attending the concert with her fiancé Christopher Willemse.
Stolen Wallet Turns Up Inside House Being Renovated
Nearly 50 years ago, Dennis Helmer's wallet was stolen. Philly.com reports among the items in it, a receipt for his first semester at Drexel University in 1956. The cost: $168.
Trying To Make Sense Of The Tragic Shooting In Las Vegas
The city of Las Vegas is in mourning — as it will be for weeks to come. NPR's Steve Inskeep visits the area of Sunday's mass shooting, where more than 50 people died. More than 500 were injured.
Post Hurricanes: Holyoke, Mass., Prepares For Influx Of Puerto Ricans
by Jill Kaufman
Large numbers of Puerto Rican families are expected to come to the U.S. mainland. Per capita, Holyoke, Mass., is home to the largest population of Puerto Ricans living in the continental U.S.
Tech Companies Urge Congress To Help DREAMers
by Aarti Shahani
A Senate committee holds a hearing on the fate of DACA recipients. Tech industry insiders say they're not optimistic the Senate will move on a bill. A business coalition pushes alternate strategies.
Police: Las Vegas Shooter Had Multiple Guns At Hotel And At His Home
by Joseph Shapiro
California Rep. Adam Schiff, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said he was briefed by FBI officials. He was told that among the guns found in the hotel, were fully automatic weapons.
Counselors In Las Vegas Lend An Ear To Those Who Want To Talk
by Eric Westervelt
Volunteer counselors and therapists are reaching out to people who were on the scene of the deadly shooting in Las Vegas. Thousands of people witnessed the massacre up close.
Paris Residents Reject Mayor's Idea To Rid The City Of Pigeons
The mayor wanted to bring in three falcons and two hawks to scare the pigeons off. About 20,000 people have signed a petition to keep the birds of prey away.
Young Las Vegas Woman, Like Others, Ran To Escape Shooter
Steve Inskeep talks to Nicole Ruffino, a Las Vegas resident who went to Sunday's country music concert with friends. She was there when the shooting began and describes what it was like.
What Does The Term 'Lone Wolf' Really Mean?
As more information comes to light about the Las Vegas gunman responsible for more than 50 deaths, Steve Inskeep talks to to Dr. Paul Gill, an expert on the "lone wolf" phenomenon.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Tom Petty Dies At 66
by Andrew Limbong
Singer-songwriter Tom Petty's songs celebrated defiance and a strong-will — such as: "Refugee," "American Girl," "Breakdown," and "Won't Back Down."
Supreme Court To Weigh In On Extreme Partisan Gerrymandering
by Nina Totenberg
At issue is drawing state legislative and congressional districts to maximize and perpetuate the power of the incumbent party. Is there any constitutional limit to leveraging that partisan advantage?