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Water rushes over the top of a low-head dam.

Pierce Gentry

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Low-head dams pose risks in Appalachia, but some people aren’t ready to see them go

Pierce Gentry

State officials in Appalachia have labeled low-head dams as public safety hazards, with some even being responsible for deaths. But some community members are hesitant to have the fixtures removed.

Andrew Harnik

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White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down

Tamara Keith

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Emily Bogle/NPR

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned

Laurel Wamsley

Angela Weiss

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A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide?

Majd Al-Waheidi

Gabby Jones

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As AI advances, doomers warn the superintelligence apocalypse is nigh

Martin Kaste

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Mozart's 40th Symphony: Instrumental in expanding the symphonic form

Melony Dodson

Random act of kindness: Mariners fan gifts historic ball to young stranger

Alana Wise

A fan caught Cal Raleigh's history-making 60th home run ball. He promptly turned the valuable memento over to 12-year-old Marcus Ruelos.
RFK Jr. 'rejects' a U.N. declaration on non-communicable diseases

Gabrielle Emanuel

Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S.
Cheers to 'House of Guinness,' which feels like an 1860s, Irish 'Succession'

David Bianculli

A new Netflix show by the creator of Peaky Blinders fictionalizes the battle for control of the venerable Irish brewing company. Family drama comes to a foamy head in this eight-part series.
Prescient and political, 'One Battle After Another' is one of the year's best films

Justin Chang

Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio is a loose adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's Vineland. It weaves zany dark comedy, sociopolitical satire and controlled narrative chaos.
At U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' in Gaza

The Associated Press

The Israeli prime minister's speech was defiant, despite his growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war to eradicate Hamas.
Lawfare editor Benjamin Wittes reacts to the James Comey indictment

A Martínez

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Lawfare editor in chief Benjamin Wittes, a friend of James Comey, about the former FBI director's indictment on charges of obstructing justice and making a false statement to Congress.
Jimmy Kimmel reflects on his comic roots and how he broke into late night

Terry Gross

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host found himself at the center of a battle over free speech recently when his show was briefly suspended. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2013, when his show moved to late night.
Cellist Joshua Roman's journey from long COVID back to the stage

Manoush Zomorodi

Since childhood, Joshua Roman's life revolved around the cello. But when long COVID forced him to set his cello aside, he had to rethink his approach to life, faith and music.
Asheville hopes for a big fall tourist season to boost its post Helene economy

Laura Hackett

As October brings vivid mountain colors, the post Helene hospitality industry in Asheville, North Carolina hopes for a big return of tourists.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges

Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey Thursday, after President Trump demanded prosecutors speed up their investigation into one of his most prominent critics.