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Photographer Greg Miller's daughter waits for her morning bus. He says of the project: "My intention was to take something that is universal, an experience we all have had either as a child ourselves or as a parent of a child. ... My hope is that these pictures will communicate something that words can't."

Where The Driveway Ends, Photographer Dad Sees Hopes And Fears

Greg Miller's new series captures the vulnerability and peace of children as they quietly wait for their bus.

Climate Change Contributing to Storms Like Florence: Asheville Climate Scientist

How much does climate change contribute to storms like Hurricane Florence? Asheville climate scientists are warning climate change is contributing to more…

Barbara Timberlake walks with her dog Danny past a boarded up store on the river front in downtown Wilmington, N.C., as Hurricane Florence threatens the coast Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.

Hurricane Florence Coverage From Around The State

Hurricane Florence, which is now a Category 2 storm , continues to bear down on the Carolina coast. The National Weather Service says it is likely to be...

Student Borrowers And Advocates Win Court Case Against DeVos

A judge ruled Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' delay of borrower protection rules was "unlawful" and "arbitrary and capricious."

NPR announced Thursday that Loren Mayor has been promoted to its President of Operations. Mayor was previously the company's Chief Operating Officer.

NPR Promotes COO Loren Mayor To President Of Operations

The promotion reflects the increasingly prominent role that Mayor plays in the company. But it doesn't indicate significant changes to the division of responsibilities of Mayor and CEO Jarl Mohn.

Amy Currin watches the weather news on her cell phone after the power went out at the hotel where she was taking shelter from Hurricane Harvey last August.

17 Apps To Help You Get Through The Hurricane

In addition to getting flashlights, bottled water and food, hurricane preparation these days includes stockpiling apps on your phone.

The DelFly Nimble in flight. The robot was inspired by the agile movements of the fruit fly.

WATCH: Flapping Robot Sheds Light On How Fruit Flies Move

The scientists were inspired by the super-agile fruit fly. And by designing this robot, they've figured out some of the mysteries of one of the fly's fanciest maneuvers.

Health insurers who offer Medicare Advantage plans have permission to soon require patients to try less expensive alternatives to some before receiving pricier drugs.

New Medicare Advantage Tool To Control Drug Prices Could Narrow Choices

Federal officials will allow private Medicare insurance plans to require patients who are candidates for certain expensive drugs to try cheaper drugs first.

Sean Penn plays a veteran astronaut who aspires to go to Mars in the Hulu series <em>The First. </em>

'The First' Is A Human Mission To Mars, With A Focus On The Humans

Hulu's new series features Sean Penn as a veteran astronaut facing the personal sacrifice of deep space travel. Critic David Bianculli says the characters are explored just as deeply as outer space.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6, the third day of his confirmation hearing.

Democrats Refer Kavanaugh Allegations To FBI, Deepening Divide Over His Nomination

Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter to federal authorities dealing with allegations that Democratic sources say were made by a California woman about conduct that allegedly occurred in high school.

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