Loved ones search for the hundreds of people still missing after Helene Hurricane Helene left widespread damage in Western North Carolina where officials are still looking for at least 600 people unaccounted for. Law enforcement in Tennessee say an estimated 100 people have been reported missing. Liz Baker
Asheville animal shelter director on devastation to the city, evacuation of people and animals The shelter's 150 dogs and cats were evacuated ahead of the storm, but the entire campus was destroyed.
Israel launches invasion into Lebanon Civilians are caught in the escalating conflict, and at least 1000 people have been killed and about a million displaced.
Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how oppression can breed oppression in ‘The Message’ In his first nonfiction book in a decade, Coates reflects on what he learned while visiting three different places: Senegal, South Carolina and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Terry Gross
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs over fire risk Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. The automaker says the risk of fire is reduced when the battery charge is depleted. The Associated Press
JD Vance’s performance has audience of one: Trump, says former debate opponent Vance’s former Democratic opponent, Tim Ryan, says the Ohio senator is likely to aggressively attack Harris-Walz during the debate Tuesday night to appeal to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Karen Kasler
Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy. Bill Chappell
Lebanon's government urges international community for support amid Israel’s invasion Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country was facing “one of the most dangerous phases of its history” amid Israel’s ground incursion into southern Lebanon, which began late Monday. Rebecca Rosman
This new MacArthur “genius” says she defied caste prejudice thanks to Dad and Mom Shailaja Paik faced prejudice because of her family's Dalit caste and her gender. As a historian she's written ground-breaking books on India's Dalits and is now a MacArthur 'genius grant' awardee. Kamala Thiagarajan
Iran is poised to attack Israel, officials say, fueling Mideast turmoil The threat comes as Israel launches a ground incursion against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel killed longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes last week. Greg Myre