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Pink ponds, like the one seen here, are common on hog farms throughout North Carolina. The ponds, called hog lagoons, collect the animals' feces and are used for waste management.

Overflowing Hog Lagoons Raise Environmental Concerns In North Carolina

5:58pm September 22, 2018

by Wynne Davis

Hog lagoons overflowed in the wake of Hurricane Florence, but it's not the first time farmers have had to deal with this. These lagoons are used to collect pig waste, but what happens when they fail?

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Bolstering Security Ahead Of Midterm Elections

5:29pm September 22, 2018

by Nick Castele

Around the country, local election officials are urgently preparing for Nov. 6 by upgrading their systems and improving security.

The National Center for PTSD argues that psychiatric service dogs might hamper recovery by rendering veterans unable to function without a dog at their side.

Veterans Struggling After Sexual Assault Increasingly Turn To Service Dogs

3:55pm September 22, 2018

by Adelina Lancianese

Though the VA provides veterinary benefits for service dogs assigned to people with physical disabilities, it does not currently recognize psychiatric service dogs for treatment.

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Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke makes a point as Republican Sen. Ted Cruz listens Friday during a debate at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race Sparks Testy Debate For Cruz, O'Rourke

1:17pm September 22, 2018

by Rachel Osier Lindley

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and national anthem protests. The race could tilt the balance of power in the Senate in November.

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Historian Highlights The Struggles African American Communities Hit By Florence Face

11:58am September 22, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Virginia professor Andrew Kahrl about the challenges many African American homeowners face in getting recovery assistance after floods.

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Data Shows 99% Of Applicants For A Student Loan Forgiveness Program Were Denied

9:17am September 22, 2018

The U.S. Department of Education released new data that show the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is out of reach for most who apply for it.

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Hashtag Reminds Us Why Sexual Crimes Are Often Unreported

8:14am September 22, 2018

This week a new hashtag arose:#WhyIDidntReport. It follows President Trump's response to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Simon has the story.

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Cannabis Stocks Had A Roller Coaster Of A Week

8:14am September 22, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

What's behind these seismic shifts? Analysts point to major beverage makers' interest in the industry — and investors' hopes for Canada's upcoming legalization of marijuana.

Eric, an endangered eastern black rhinoceros, was born and bred at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. He was recently transported to a wild animal reserve in Tanzania where he will be eventually released.

San Diego Rhino Finds A New Home In Tanzania

7:54am September 22, 2018

by Erik Anderson

An 8-year-old eastern black rhino bull, born and raised in San Diego, recently made a 68-hour journey to Tanzania where he will eventually be released into the wild.

First Debate Held In Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race

7:54am September 22, 2018

by Christopher Connelly

In the first of three debates, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz confronted challenger Democrat Beto O'Rourke Friday night in Dallas. They'll face off again Sept. 30 in Houston and Oct. 16 in San Antonio.