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  • The holidays are a busy time for food distributors, even as they face challenges brought about by the pandemic. One organization is trying to feed the hungry in Southwest Florida and beyond, even as COVID is keeping volunteers at home.
  • Florida black bears are beginning to increase their activity as fall descends on Southwest Florida.
  • News of police shootings is all over our social media feeds and on TV. There seem to be a lot of them. But are there really more now, or were we just not paying attention?
  • Behind the scenes of NPR's recent reporting trip to North Korea, where a government-assigned minder stymied the team at nearly every turn.
  • Thousands gathered on the National Mall Friday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, commonly known as V-E Day, with a ceremony and a fly over of vintage World War II planes.
  • North Carolina beat Illinois Monday night 75-70 to capture the NCAA men's basketball championship in St. Louis. After trailing 40-27 at halftime, the top-ranked Fighting Illini rallied to tie, then faltered in the final minute. It's the first national title for UNC coach Roy Williams.
  • President Bush is questioned by federal prosecutors investigating the leak of an undercover CIA operative's identity. The interview took place at the White House and lasted about 70 minutes. The CIA operative's name was made public by columnist Robert Novak last July. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Don Gonyea.
  • More than 70 percent of Americans are expected to shop over this holiday weekend to take advantage of the sales. Consumer confidence is at its highest since the early 2000s.
  • President Bush announces plans to bring home some 70,000 U.S. troops now serving in foreign lands. The goal of the 10-year plan is to enable the rapid deployment of troops when needed. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.
  • Researchers upgrade the chance of a mild to moderate volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens to 70 percent — possibly occurring within days. The mountain in Washington state was the site of a catastrophic surprise eruption in 1980. Hear Ley Garnet of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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