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Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, Trump and Vance issue plea for Americans to vote Republican in last night of convention, Trump-backed redistricting map effectively blocked in Missouri.
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Morning Edition hosts Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin both reported from the Sept. 11 terror attack sites. Steve recalls reporting outside the Pentagon and Michel recounts her time in lower Manhattan.
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Health officials say people may have been exposed at two locations in Asheville and Hendersonville after an out-of-state resident traveled through the area while infectious. -
Edwards, who has represented the 11th Congressional District since 2023, is making his case to colleagues ahead of a possible censure vote next week.
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What you need to know from the Aug. 25 Asheville City Council meeting -
The Trump administration says the international gathering will showcase Western North Carolina’s resilience. Locals say the region still needs billions of dollars to recover. -
More than 200 people turned out to see the former governor, who faces Republican Michael Whatley in the fall. -
What to know about City Council’s Aug. 20 agenda briefing
