Biden Visited Areas Of The Northeast Hit By Ida
President Biden met with people in New Jersey and Queens who were affected by Hurricane Ida, a disaster he is using to make the case for his infrastructure plans.
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New Jersey Governor Wants More Hurricane Disaster Relief For Hard-Hit Counties
NPR'S Ailsa Chang speaks with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy about the devastation Hurricane Ida brought and what state and federal governments are doing to provide assistance to those affected.
What We Know About The Taliban's Interim Government
When Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, the president of Afghanistan fled. It was so fast, the group didn't seem to have a plan to run the country. Tuesday, they announced an interim government.
Families Of 9/11 Victims May Get Answers When Classified Government Records Release
Families of 9/11 victims may get some answers this week about what the U.S. government knows about the attack. Some believe secrets documents could point the finger at Saudi government officials.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Makes History By Working Outside The White House
For the first time, a sitting first lady is working a non-White House job. Dr. Jill Biden has been teaching for decades. On Tuesday, she headed to her classroom at Northern Virginia Community College.
Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Is Facing Pressure To Help More Afghans Evacuate
Organizers of evacuation flights are pressing the state department to do more to help them get hundreds of people out of Afghanistan. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing back.
Her Brother Died On Flight 93. She Still Sees Him Surfacing In Small Ways
Richard Guadagno died when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed on 9/11. His memory is scattered through his sister Lori's house in items that continue a conversation between the siblings 20 years later.
News Brief: Afghan Crisis Talks, Biden To Survey Flood Area, ECMO Machines
The Taliban say their blitz through Afghanistan is complete. President Biden on Tuesday tours Ida damage in the Northeast. Tennessee and other states are struggling with the latest COVID-19 surge.
Biden May Bring Up Climate Change When He Tours Ida Damage In The Northeast
President Biden on Tuesday will survey damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida in New York and New Jersey, which killed more than 40 people. The visit comes after a few tumultuous weeks for Biden.
Wyoming Is Among The States Spending Millions To Promote Carbon Capture
The bipartisan infrastructure bill includes the largest ever federal investment in carbon capture. Coal states hope it could prolong fossil-fuel use, which is why many environmental groups oppose it.