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Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California
A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway.
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Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort
A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department.
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Hurricane Dorian's Sluggish Movement Makes Future Path Hard To Project
The storm has slowed as it passes over the Bahamas, battering the islands. It's expected to move west and north, grazing Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, but the track is less solid than usual.
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Responders On Grand Bahama Field Frantic Calls For Help As Dorian Hits
As Dorian batters the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Disaster Manager Don Cornish describes the emergency response to flooding and other effects of the hurricane.
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Jim Mattis: 'Nations With Allies Thrive, Nations Without Allies Wither'
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stresses the importance of allies in an interview with NPR. He also criticizes shifting U.S. policies during the wars of the past 18 years.
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600-Pound Bull Leaps Fence To Escape Auction, Is On The Lam
A 600-pound bull set to be auctioned at Canada's Ottawa Livestock Exchange did not wait for it. The Ottawa Citizen reports the bull leaped a 7-foot fence. It's believed to be hiding out in the woods.
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Why China, The World's Largest Rice Producer, Quietly Bought U.S. Rice Last Year
China is the world's biggest rice producer. So why did it agree to buy two shipping containers of rice from the U.S.? Planet Money reporters explain the other trade battle between the two countries.
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Student Strike Is Next Evolution Of Hong Kong Protests
It's the first day of fall semester in Hong Kong, but many students are not in classes — they're on strike, calling on Hong Kong's chief executive to listen to their demands.
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Hurricane Dorian Hits The Bahamas
Rachel Martin speaks with CNN's Patrick Oppmann reporting from Freeport in the Bahamas, and Bahamanian Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands talks about rescue and recovery during the Category 5 storm.
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This Is Your Brain On Vegan Cake Mix
British Transport Police were called to Gatwick Airport after a suitcase was found to contain 25 plastic bags of white powder. It was not an epic drug bust; the powder was actually vegan cake mix.
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Colombia Has Become A Hot Spot For Medical Marijuana Industry
Colombia has come a long way from the days of murderous drug cartels. In fact, it's now home to more than two dozen legal medical marijuana companies.
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News Brief: Hurricane Dorian's Path, Hong Kong Protests, West Texas Shooting
The latest on Hurricane Dorian, the mass shooting in West Texas and the protests in Hong Kong.