Debbie Elliott
Stories
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Louisiana is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Francine
Emergency officials in Louisiana are warning residents to take the threat of Francine seriously as the strong tropical system is set to come ashore on Wednesday. Heavy rains, high winds are concerns.
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The Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Francine
People along the Gulf coast are preparing for what's expected to be Francine on Wednesday. The storm is moving towards Louisiana but will bring rain and wind from Texas to Mississippi.
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National
Jury selection has begun in trial for Memphis police accused of killing of Tyre Nicols
Jury selection started Monday in the Memphis federal trial of three ex-policemen charged in the killing of Black motorist Tyre Nichols in 2023.
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National
Three former Memphis cops go to trial next month for the death of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers will face trial on federal civil rights and conspiracy charges for the death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols in January 2023.
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National
Inspired by the pandemic, a Florida beachside music festival tries something new
The concert promoters who ran popular music cruises are now trying the music vacation concept on land, promising no lines and a different kind of music fest experience for both artists and fans.
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Debby, a Category 1 hurricane, nears the Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center says Debby is expected to bring hurricane force winds and a major flood threat to the southeastern United States.
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Arts & Life
M. Night Shyamalan's latest movie is a collaboration with his daughter
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and actor-singer Saleka Shyamalan. The father and daughter duo have collaborated on the new thriller, "Trap."
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World
Airstrike kills 12 children in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
A rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 children on a soccer field yesterday. Israel blames the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which denies responsibility for the attack.
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Politics
Longtime Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow's seat is up for grabs
Early voting started in Michigan's primaries this weekend. A major question: Who will become the party nominees for the seat of retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow?
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Politics
Politics chat: Harris campaign ramps up, Trump campaign refocuses its attention
The Harris campaign moves into high gear as the Trump campaign redirects its focus, and tries out some new messaging.