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It's been 10 years since the start of a devastating water crisis in Flint, Mich.
by Steve Carmody
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the event that led to the Flint water crisis. The question remains 10 years later: "Is Flint's water safe to drink?"
Charles Krebbs Is Among The More Than 200,000 People Who Died Of COVID-19
Charles Henry Krebbs of Phoenix, Ariz., died of COVID-19 at age 75. His daughter Tara Krebbs remembers his love of fashion, his sense of humor and the chance to say goodbye.
Springsteen Credits Fan's Gift For The Existence Of His New Album
Needing inspiration, Bruce Springsteen says he wandered through his house playing a guitar that a fan gave him. He tells Rolling Stone he wrote the songs for his new album on it in less than 10 days.
N.C. Race Is One That Could Determine Which Party Controls U.S. Senate
by Steve Harrison
In North Carolina, GOP Sen. Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham held a second debate. The fight over the open Supreme Court seat was one issue. A Democratic win could flip control of the chamber.
U.S. Reaches COVID-19 Milestone: Death Toll Is Over 200,000
More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died of COVID-19. We hear from three areas of the country about how the pandemic has affected life there.
What Will 2021 Hold For U.S. Climate Diplomacy?
by Rebecca Hersher
What has been the impact been on climate science after President Trump decided to pull out of the Paris agreement on climate change? The U.S. will be officially out of the agreement on Nov. 4.
New Movie: 'The Secrets We Keep'
NPR's David Greene speaks with actress Noomi Rapace about her new film: The Secrets We Keep. She also starred in the Swedish version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
First-Time Voters In Wisconsin Weigh In On Election Issues
NPR's Noel King talks to young people in the polarized state of Wisconsin, who will be voting for the first time in November's election. They are divided by many issues, including race.
News Brief: High Court Vacancy, Pandemic's Effects, U.S. Climate Stance
President Trump plans to announce his Supreme Court pick on Saturday. The pandemic continues to hurt minority households. And, the U.S. officially exits the Paris climate accords on Nov. 4.
Nixon, Carson Sandwiches Are Still In Former Boy Scout's Freezer
VP Richard Nixon ate half a sandwich at a campaign stop in Illinois 60 years ago. Steve Jenne took the other half. In 1988, he brought it onto The Tonight Show with a fresh one for Johnny Carson.
Sen. Mitt Romney To Support A Vote On A SCOTUS Nominee
Sen. Mitt Romney said he would support a floor vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court, essentially clinching consideration of Trump's nominee this year despite the impending election.
Effects Of Climate Change On Transportation Are Not Always Obvious, Immediate
by Dan Boyce
Wildfire recently closed I-70 through Colorado for two weeks. It burned steep slopes above the highway, so future closures are likely due to rockfall and mudslides from climate change driven storms.