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Ian ravaged much of Sanibel Island but what's left is of historical significance
Still standing on Sanibel Island after the hurricane is the iconic lighthouse and its keeper's quarters. Along with the lighthouse, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's winter homes remain intact.
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Pakistanis save their town from floodwaters by building an embankment
As unprecedented rains lashed Pakistan, residents built their own embankments to save a large town, took over public schools for shelter and set up a boat highway for transport.
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How do you protect critical infrastructure against potential sabotage?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juliette Kayyem of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about the challenges of securing energy infrastructure after last week's suspicious Nord Stream pipeline leaks.
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Hurricane Ian damage in Florida is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars
Florida residents are assessing hurricane damage and insurance providers are expecting to see a rush of claims. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rich Gibson of the American Academy of Actuaries.
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Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, testifies before Jan. 6 panel
GOP activist Ginni Thomas testified for several hours behind closed doors before the House Select Jan. 6 committee. Her lawyer released a statement that she answered all the panel's questions.
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Fort Myers saw some of the worst destruction when Ian hit Florida
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tracy McMillion, Fort Myers' fire chief, about the city being hit especially hard by Hurricane Ian, which caused catastrophic flooding and destroyed countless homes.
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Biden's plan to cancel some student debt turns into a legal fight
The Biden administration's efforts to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in federal student loan debt is up in the air. There are two different lawsuits trying to prevent it from going through.
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I hated to be the guy who had to tell of the Watergate tapes, Butterfield says
Republican staffer Alexander Butterfield revealed during Watergate hearings that he had overseen the installation of a recording system that taped President Richard Nixon's White House conversations.
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After wreaking devastation across Florida, Ian is on track to hit South Carolina
When Hurricane Ian slammed into Fort Myers, Fla., it left a trail of destruction from high winds and storm surge flooding. As people get back into their communities, they're deciding what's next.
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Crews are out in Naples, Fla., checking for damage after Ian's wrath
Naples saw flooding, property damage and power outages while taking the force of Hurricane Ian. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Naples City Manager Jay Boodheshwar about the impact.
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Even though Ian is no longer a hurricane, flooding is still a major problem
After roaring ashore as a powerful category 4 hurricane, Ian has been losing steam. People on Florida's Gulf coast are beginning to assess the damage from the storm.
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NBA star LeBron James is buying a pickleball team
Pickleball, a mix of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, has exploded in popularity. LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter are among the newest owners of a pro pickleball team.