https://www.whqr.org/2026-06-19/north-carolinas-drought-status-2026 2026-06-19T12:37:40-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T10:19:00-04:00 N.C. drought update Oct. 29: After some relief, drought worsens in coastal plains and piedmont NCPRA, Drought , North Carolina, NC drought monitor, Statewide drought, NC, NC drought update, North Carolina drought status, U.S. drought monitor https://www.whqr.org/local/2026-10-27/after-living-hope-switches-directions-neighbors-speak-on-their-experience-and-lessons-learned 2026-10-28T12:39:05-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T17:11:33-04:00 After Living Hope switches directions, neighbors speak on their experience and lessons learned Latest news https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/wake-forest-university-reaches-renewable-energy-milestone 2026-10-27T15:45:01-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T15:44:59-04:00 Wake Forest University reaches renewable energy milestone NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/davidson-commissioners-narrowly-approve-abc-board-request-after-religious-debate 2026-10-27T15:50:41-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T15:50:39-04:00 Davidson commissioners narrowly approve ABC board request after religious debate NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/organ-donation-conversations-are-changing-critics-worry-families-may-feel-pressured 2026-10-27T16:15:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:15:07-04:00 Organ donation conversations are changing. Critics worry families may feel pressured All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/data-centers-are-a-hot-button-issue-for-ohioans-as-midterms-near 2026-10-27T16:15:45-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:15:09-04:00 Data centers are a hot-button issue for Ohioans as midterms near All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/a-group-of-former-freedom-riders-is-encouraging-young-voters-in-the-south 2026-10-27T16:16:32-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:15:08-04:00 A group of former Freedom Riders is encouraging young voters in the South All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/romantasy-fans-turn-out-for-midnight-maas-release-event 2026-10-27T16:17:22-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:15:39-04:00 Romantasy fans turn out for 'Midnight Maas' release event All Things Considered, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/democrats-maintain-momentum-in-race-for-congress-per-new-npr-pbs-news-marist-poll 2026-10-27T16:17:59-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:17:35-04:00 Democrats maintain momentum in race for Congress, per new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/after-a-year-of-uncertainty-job-corps-is-making-a-comeback 2026-10-27T16:20:04-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:19:39-04:00 After a year of uncertainty, Job Corps is making a comeback All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/some-people-with-meat-allergies-from-alpha-gal-syndrome-turn-to-exotic-alternatives 2026-10-27T16:23:26-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:22:38-04:00 Some people with meat allergies from alpha-gal syndrome turn to exotic alternatives All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/ebola-outbreak-tops-10-000-cases 2026-10-27T16:24:01-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:22:39-04:00 Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/how-internet-culture-and-franchise-twists-defined-this-years-horror-movies 2026-10-27T16:25:29-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:23:52-04:00 How internet culture and franchise twists defined this year's horror movies All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/oxford-street-bans-traffic 2026-10-27T16:28:40-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:23:52-04:00 Oxford Street bans traffic All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/human-rights-activists-look-to-harness-ai-for-the-greater-good 2026-10-27T16:43:13-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:41:31-04:00 Human rights activists look to harness AI for the greater good All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/israels-voter-turnout-soars-as-netanyahu-faces-a-tight-election 2026-10-27T16:54:36-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:45:39-04:00 Israel's voter turnout soars as Netanyahu faces a tight election NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/after-30-years-a-rent-reunion-on-broadway 2026-10-27T16:58:49-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T16:58:27-04:00 After 30 years, a 'Rent' reunion on Broadway All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/for-milwaukee-brewers-1st-baseman-jake-bauers-this-world-series-is-extra-special 2026-10-27T17:06:09-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T17:03:10-04:00 For Milwaukee Brewers 1st baseman Jake Bauers, this World Series is extra special All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/hotel-owner-in-the-andes-organizes-his-community-to-watch-for-fires 2026-10-27T17:26:18-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T17:25:49-04:00 Hotel owner in the Andes organizes his community to watch for fires All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/polls-close-in-israel-with-opposition-ahead-but-no-clear-winner 2026-10-27T17:31:24-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T17:30:14-04:00 Polls close in Israel with opposition ahead but no clear winner All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/colombias-government-sparks-backlash-with-museum-art-purge 2026-10-27T17:32:38-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T17:30:37-04:00 Colombia's government sparks backlash with museum art purge All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-27/southwest-flood-damage-estimates-are-hundreds-of-millions-for-new-mexico-alone 2026-10-27T17:34:32-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T17:17:57-04:00 Southwest flood damage estimates are hundreds of millions for New Mexico alone NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/know-before-you-vote-nc-photo-id-requirements 2026-10-27T20:55:56-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T20:55:53-04:00 NC photo ID requirements for voting in midterms NCPRA, Accesibility, Appalachian State University, Boone, Constitutional Ammendments, Democracy, HBCU, Immigration, Mail-in ballot, Midterms https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/flavio-bolsonaro-arrives-in-florida-after-fleeing-brazil 2026-10-27T22:05:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T21:58:08-04:00 Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida after fleeing Brazil NPR News, Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/trump-says-hes-ending-restrictions-on-climate-warming-methane-from-oil-drilling 2026-10-28T02:16:01-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T02:15:31-04:00 Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/rays-stun-brewers-with-2-run-rally-in-12th-inning-and-force-world-series-game-5 2026-10-28T02:22:07-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T02:13:28-04:00 Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/a-u-s-cruise-ship-suspends-a-global-voyage-due-to-fuel-costs-stranding-200-passengers 2026-10-28T04:01:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T03:57:51-04:00 A U.S. cruise ship suspends a global voyage due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/trumps-relationship-with-putin-comes-under-fire-ahead-of-the-midterms 2026-10-28T04:51:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:47:18-04:00 Trump's relationship with Putin comes under fire ahead of the midterms Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/ex-israeli-diplomat-calls-oppositions-refusal-to-work-with-arab-parties-reckless 2026-10-28T04:51:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:46:16-04:00 Ex-Israeli diplomat calls opposition's refusal to work with Arab parties 'reckless' Morning Edition, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/new-teachers-union-president-wants-to-steer-educators-away-from-partisan-politics 2026-10-28T04:51:46-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics Morning Edition, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/fed-expected-to-hold-interest-rates-steady-but-a-hike-is-anticipated-by-years-end 2026-10-28T04:51:48-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:45:31-04:00 Fed expected to hold interest rates steady but a hike is anticipated by year's end Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/morning-news-brief 2026-10-28T04:52:00-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:47:33-04:00 Morning news brief Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/for-the-first-time-in-40-years-elton-john-lyricist-bernie-taupin-is-taking-the-mic 2026-10-28T04:52:14-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:47:28-04:00 For the first time in 40 years, Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin is taking the mic Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/anthropic-is-preparing-to-go-public-a-look-at-the-companys-plan 2026-10-28T04:52:18-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:45:40-04:00 Anthropic is preparing to go public. A look at the company's plan Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/game-6-of-the-wnba-finals-will-be-played-in-the-middle-of-the-day-heres-why 2026-10-28T04:52:27-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:45:20-04:00 Game 6 of the WNBA Finals will be played in the middle of the day. Here's why Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/minnesota-becomes-battleground-as-political-clashes-shape-senate-race 2026-10-28T04:53:03-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:45:25-04:00 Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/iran-war-and-cost-of-living-take-center-stage-in-virginia-congressional-race 2026-10-28T04:53:22-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:47:06-04:00 Iran war and cost-of-living take center stage in Virginia congressional race Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/with-most-votes-counted-israeli-election-reaches-a-stalemate 2026-10-28T04:53:50-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:46:47-04:00 With most votes counted, Israeli election reaches a stalemate Morning Edition, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/former-doj-official-on-judge-blocking-trumps-d-c-golf-course-renovation 2026-10-28T04:54:49-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T04:47:12-04:00 Former DOJ official on judge blocking Trump's D.C. golf course renovation Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/how-a-lifelong-republican-came-to-lead-the-data-center-battle-in-ohio 2026-10-28T05:01:02-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio NPR News https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/partnerships-between-ice-and-local-police-surge-report-finds 2026-10-28T05:01:49-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 Partnerships between ICE and local police surge, report finds NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/why-many-student-voters-have-a-right-to-choose-where-to-register-to-vote 2026-10-28T05:19:54-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/senate-candidates-built-up-massive-campaign-war-chests-with-out-of-state-donations 2026-10-28T05:19:57-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/heres-how-democrats-in-congress-are-preparing-for-election-fraud-claims 2026-10-28T05:20:19-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 Here's how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/are-you-an-organ-donor-here-are-some-rule-changes-you-may-want-to-know 2026-10-28T05:20:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T05:00:00-04:00 Are you an organ donor? Here are some rule changes you may want to know NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/dozens-are-dead-in-a-high-speed-train-crash-in-spain 2026-10-28T06:15:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T06:09:46-04:00 Dozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/recent-law-let-billboard-companies-clear-cut-more-trees-in-charlotte-theyre-coming-down 2026-10-28T06:31:20-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T06:31:18-04:00 Recent law let billboard companies clear-cut more trees. In Charlotte, they're coming down NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/larry-sabato-on-trumps-messaging-and-the-issues-driving-voters-to-the-polls 2026-10-28T06:58:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T06:58:06-04:00 Larry Sabato on Trump's messaging and the issues driving voters to the polls Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/trumps-messaging-meanders-as-gop-makes-final-push-toward-election-day 2026-10-28T06:58:33-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T06:58:14-04:00 Trump's messaging meanders as GOP makes final push toward Election Day Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/tampa-bay-rays-extends-world-series-against-the-milwaukee-brewers 2026-10-28T06:59:38-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T06:58:00-04:00 Tampa Bay Rays extends World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/nc-lawsuit-dollar-general-incorrect-prices 2026-10-28T09:06:08-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T09:06:06-04:00 NC joins lawsuit alleging that Dollar General routinely advertises incorrect prices NCPRA, Jeff Jackson, N.C. Department of Agriculture, N.C. Department of Justice, Dollar General, Federal Trade Commission https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/whats-gone-up-even-faster-than-gas-or-rent-the-cost-of-caregiving 2026-10-28T09:42:03-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T09:05:33-04:00 What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-27/the-ebola-outbreak-is-breaking-records-and-just-marked-a-grim-milestone 2026-10-28T09:56:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-27T15:53:12-04:00 The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestone NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/appalachias-woolly-worm-tradition 2026-10-28T11:59:47-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T11:59:44-04:00 Slow and steady wins the winter: what is the woolly worm tradition? NCPRA, Appalachia, Appalachian State University, Appalachian culture, Appalachian studies, Banner Elk, Beans in a Jar, Christopher Grover, Hayden Breckenridge, High Country https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/dolores-huerta-influential-labor-leader-feminist-and-civil-rights-icon-dies-at-96 2026-10-28T12:11:01-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:10:43-04:00 Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96 NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/whatley-stops-in-guilford-rockingham-counties-in-final-campaign-push 2026-10-28T12:26:59-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:26:57-04:00 Whatley stops in Guilford, Rockingham counties in final campaign push NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/voters-11-nc-counties-will-decide-whether-to-raise-their-sales-taxes 2026-10-28T13:29:13-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T13:29:11-04:00 Voters in 11 NC counties will decide whether to raise their sales taxes NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/toledo-was-dubbed-glass-city-in-the-1800s-it-still-lives-up-to-the-name 2026-10-28T14:07:46-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T11:59:51-04:00 Toledo was dubbed 'Glass City' in the 1800s. It still lives up to the name Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/new-book-revisits-the-2023-killing-of-an-unhoused-man-in-crisis-on-the-nyc-subway 2026-10-28T14:07:47-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T14:07:33-04:00 New book revisits the 2023 killing of an unhoused man in crisis on the NYC subway Fresh Air, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/how-could-the-federal-government-intervene-in-the-midterms 2026-10-28T14:07:52-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T11:59:48-04:00 How could the federal government intervene in the midterms? Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/severe-flooding-hits-the-four-corners 2026-10-28T14:07:59-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T11:58:21-04:00 Severe flooding hits the Four Corners Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/a-bad-deal-in-mormon-land-smashes-faith-crime-and-history-into-a-wry-page-turning-thriller 2026-10-28T14:08:10-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T11:57:53-04:00 'A Bad Deal in Mormon Land' smashes faith, crime and history into a wry, page-turning thriller Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/a-closer-look-at-the-midterm-elections-at-stake-in-montana 2026-10-28T14:08:21-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T11:57:29-04:00 A closer look at the midterm elections at stake in Montana Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/still-recovering-from-hurricane-helene-north-carolinians-heads-to-the-polls 2026-10-28T14:08:40-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:03:11-04:00 Still recovering from Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians heads to the polls Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/former-cdc-official-on-latest-resignation-this-is-not-the-cdc-that-i-know 2026-10-28T14:08:42-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:03:05-04:00 Former CDC official on latest resignation: 'This is not the CDC that I know' Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/trump-merchandise-stores-are-struggling-to-stay-in-business 2026-10-28T14:08:46-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:02:47-04:00 Trump merchandise stores are struggling to stay in business Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/how-the-ai-race-is-impacting-seattles-economy 2026-10-28T14:08:48-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:02:00-04:00 How the AI race is impacting Seattle's economy Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/free-birth-gains-attention-on-social-media-despite-medical-risks 2026-10-28T14:08:54-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:01:22-04:00 'Free birth' gains attention on social media despite medical risks Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/this-years-midterms-are-the-most-expensive-in-u-s-history 2026-10-28T14:08:54-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:01:47-04:00 This year's midterms are the most expensive in U.S. history Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/un-peacekeeping-mission-in-lebanon-will-end-this-year 2026-10-28T14:09:00-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:00:12-04:00 UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon will end this year Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/what-do-costumers-wear-for-halloween 2026-10-28T14:09:01-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T12:03:44-04:00 What do costumers wear for Halloween? Here & Now https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-even-as-inflation-remains-stubborn 2026-10-28T14:11:43-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T14:04:42-04:00 Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn NPR News, All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/thomas-mann-returns-to-his-fatherland-in-this-practically-flawless-film 2026-10-28T14:19:48-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T14:13:21-04:00 Thomas Mann returns to his 'Fatherland' in this practically flawless film Fresh Air, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/asheville-council-oks-first-apartment-development-since-helene-and-a-new-pool-in-west-asheville 2026-10-28T14:31:00-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T14:30:57-04:00 Asheville Council OKs apartment development near Shiloh and a new pool in West Asheville NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/ale-investigation-follows-fire-and-explosion-in-wilkes-county 2026-10-28T14:47:50-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T14:47:47-04:00 ALE investigation follows fire and explosion in Wilkes County NCPRA, ALE, Billy Ray Anderson, Fire, NC Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency, Wilkes County, explosion, moonshine, mush https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/bennett-college-to-fund-health-initiative-with-painting-proceeds 2026-10-28T16:47:54-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T16:47:51-04:00 Bennett College fund women's health initiative with Harriet Tubman painting NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/deadlock-in-israeli-elections-means-weeks-of-political-jockeying 2026-10-28T16:51:20-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T16:49:07-04:00 Deadlock in Israeli elections means weeks of political jockeying All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/fans-are-not-happy-that-wnba-finals-game-6-will-be-played-during-work-hours 2026-10-28T16:52:23-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T16:51:11-04:00 Fans are not happy that WNBA finals game 6 will be played during work hours All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/civil-rights-leader-dolores-huerta-has-died-at-96 2026-10-28T16:53:15-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T16:52:36-04:00 Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta has died at 96 All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/becca-freeman-examines-ambition-and-long-lost-love-in-new-book-back-where-we-started 2026-10-28T16:59:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T16:59:08-04:00 Becca Freeman examines ambition and long-lost love in new book 'Back Where We Started' All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/most-tweens-and-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork-and-emotional-support-a-new-survey-shows 2026-10-28T17:01:07-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:00:28-04:00 Most tweens and teens use AI for schoolwork and emotional support, a new survey shows All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/trump-administration-wants-to-remove-regulations-on-a-super-planet-heating-gas 2026-10-28T17:15:32-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:15:09-04:00 Trump administration wants to remove regulations on a super planet-heating gas NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/civil-rights-leader-dolores-huertas-love-of-jazz-revealed-her-awe-for-art 2026-10-28T17:17:11-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:15:26-04:00 Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta's love of jazz revealed her awe for art All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/with-so-many-data-points-this-is-what-to-pay-attention-to-before-election-day 2026-10-28T17:33:28-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:32:45-04:00 With so many data points, this is what to pay attention to before Election Day All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/new-teachers-union-president-wants-to-steer-educators-away-from-partisan-politics 2026-10-28T17:35:53-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:34:36-04:00 New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/democrats-are-hoping-latino-voters-swing-back-their-way-in-arizona-and-elsewhere 2026-10-28T17:36:33-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:36:17-04:00 Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back their way in Arizona and elsewhere All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/brazilian-political-drama-unfolds-as-defeated-flavio-bolsonaro-arrives-in-miami 2026-10-28T17:47:06-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:46:27-04:00 Brazilian political drama unfolds as defeated Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/property-tax-limit-amendment-could-be-tweaked-by-future-legislators-again-and-again 2026-10-28T17:48:36-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T16:21:00-04:00 Property tax limit amendment could be tweaked by future legislators — again and again NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/trumps-department-of-justice-is-wading-into-elections-in-unprecedented-ways 2026-10-28T17:49:55-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:48:33-04:00 Trump's Department of Justice is wading into elections in unprecedented ways All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/meet-the-creator-of-spooky-lake-month-exploring-the-worlds-haunted-hydrology 2026-10-28T17:51:21-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:49:26-04:00 Meet the creator of 'Spooky Lake Month,' exploring the world's haunted hydrology All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/despite-her-own-hard-times-a-maryland-woman-became-a-leading-data-center-activist 2026-10-28T17:55:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:52:28-04:00 Despite her own hard times, a Maryland woman became a leading data center activist All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/a-breakthrough-for-the-group-on-the-trail-of-chinese-hackers 2026-10-28T17:56:19-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T17:53:22-04:00 A breakthrough for the group on the trail of Chinese hackers All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/trump-administration-will-allow-pharmacies-to-make-popular-peptides 2026-10-28T18:53:02-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T18:26:48-04:00 Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/n-c-a-t-centenarian-alumni-participate-in-the-schools-100th-homecoming 2026-10-28T18:57:14-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T18:57:12-04:00 N.C. A&T centenarian alumni participate in the school's 100th Homecoming NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-28/judge-denies-the-justice-departments-bid-to-stop-processing-california-ballots 2026-10-28T21:22:32-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T20:52:50-04:00 Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots NPR News https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/forecasters-are-predicting-a-warmer-and-wetter-winter-heres-how-el-nino-will-affect-your-region 2026-10-28T22:21:02-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T22:20:45-04:00 Forecasters are predicting a warmer and wetter winter. Here's how El Niño will affect your region NPR News https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-28/hackers-expose-the-identities-of-more-than-40-000-dhs-employees 2026-10-28T23:29:03-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-28T23:28:50-04:00 Hackers expose the identities of more than 40,000 DHS employees NPR News, Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/brewers-beat-the-rays-to-win-the-first-world-series-title-in-franchise-history 2026-10-29T00:51:43-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T00:49:24-04:00 Brewers beat the Rays to win the first World Series title in franchise history NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/spain-reckons-with-2nd-deadly-train-crash-of-the-year-ahead-of-national-election 2026-10-29T02:19:34-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T02:10:11-04:00 Spain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/bots-outnumber-humans-online-what-does-it-mean-for-the-future-of-the-internet 2026-10-29T04:52:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:46:01-04:00 Bots outnumber humans online. What does it mean for the future of the internet? Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/for-voters-from-immigrant-families-the-needs-of-others-is-a-priority-at-the-polls 2026-10-29T04:52:33-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:45:39-04:00 For voters from immigrant families, the needs of others is a priority at the polls Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/new-blood-test-can-detect-changes-associated-with-alzheimers-disease 2026-10-29T04:52:45-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:45:32-04:00 New blood test can detect changes associated with Alzheimer's disease Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/the-gdp-report-showed-economic-growth-could-it-affect-the-midterms 2026-10-29T04:52:47-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:45:17-04:00 The GDP report showed economic growth. Could it affect the midterms? Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/milwaukee-brewers-win-their-first-world-series 2026-10-29T04:52:58-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:47:36-04:00 Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/birth-rates-and-immigration-policies-are-causing-an-enrollment-crisis-for-schools 2026-10-29T04:52:59-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:47:20-04:00 Birth rates and immigration policies are causing an enrollment crisis for schools Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/hhs-will-let-pharmacies-make-popular-peptides-not-approved-by-the-fda 2026-10-29T04:53:09-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:45:11-04:00 HHS will let pharmacies make popular peptides not approved by the FDA Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/eleven-states-cut-medicaid-coverage-for-refugees-who-are-pregnant-or-children 2026-10-29T04:53:13-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:44:45-04:00 Eleven states cut Medicaid coverage for refugees who are pregnant or children Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/their-colleges-closed-but-the-government-refuses-to-erase-their-debts-lawsuit-says 2026-10-29T04:53:21-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:00:00-04:00 Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says Morning Edition, NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/morning-news-brief 2026-10-29T04:53:27-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:47:41-04:00 Morning news brief Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/israels-election-is-deadlocked-what-happens-next 2026-10-29T04:53:41-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:44:57-04:00 Israel's election is deadlocked. What happens next? Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/two-reports-give-insight-on-the-economy-ahead-of-election-day 2026-10-29T04:53:49-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:45:27-04:00 Two reports give insight on the economy ahead of Election Day Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/the-life-and-legacy-of-activist-dolores-huerta 2026-10-29T04:53:54-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:52:04-04:00 The life and legacy of activist Dolores Huerta Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/support-for-trump-among-white-evangelicals-has-plummeted-polls-reveal 2026-10-29T04:54:05-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:44:52-04:00 Support for Trump among white evangelicals has plummeted, polls reveal Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/civil-rights-leader-dolores-huerta-dies-at-96 2026-10-29T04:54:17-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T04:45:05-04:00 Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96 Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-29/these-are-the-house-races-to-watch-in-the-2026-midterm-election-on-nov-3 2026-10-29T05:01:39-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:00:00-04:00 These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3 NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/tricky-sam-new-documentary-explores-an-eastern-north-carolina-legend 2026-10-29T05:04:07-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:04:00-04:00 Tricky Sam: New documentary explores an eastern North Carolina legend NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/state-ballots-let-voters-decide-on-abortion-taxes-transgender-restrictions 2026-10-29T05:24:08-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:00:00-04:00 State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/how-ai-drones-are-influencing-the-course-of-the-ukraine-war 2026-10-29T05:24:11-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:02:00-04:00 How AI drones are influencing the course of the Ukraine war NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/business-as-a-liberal-art-some-high-schools-say-yes 2026-10-29T05:24:29-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:00:00-04:00 Business as a liberal art? Some high schools say yes NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/ahead-of-midterms-missourians-defend-transgender-healthcare 2026-10-29T05:24:51-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:00:00-04:00 Ahead of midterms, Missourians defend transgender healthcare NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/tariffs-diesel-and-computer-chips-are-driving-up-costs-for-automakers 2026-10-29T05:24:55-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T05:00:00-04:00 Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/obama-campaigns-in-georgia-as-final-competitive-midterms-map-takes-shape 2026-10-29T06:45:35-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T06:45:20-04:00 Obama campaigns in Georgia as final competitive midterms map takes shape Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/david-wasserman-discusses-the-state-of-the-midterms-as-election-day-approaches 2026-10-29T06:46:16-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T06:45:14-04:00 David Wasserman discusses the state of the midterms as Election Day approaches Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/cybersecurity-experts-are-using-ai-to-help-secure-election-infrastructure 2026-10-29T06:48:41-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T06:45:09-04:00 Cybersecurity experts are using AI to help secure election infrastructure Morning Edition https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-29/with-days-to-go-before-the-midterms-data-shows-the-u-s-economy-is-doing-well 2026-10-29T09:05:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T09:05:03-04:00 With days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/nc-state-health-plan-turns-to-retirees-health-benefit-fund-to-avoid-running-out-of-cash 2026-10-29T09:22:57-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T09:22:55-04:00 NC State Health Plan turns to Retirees Health Benefit Fund to avoid running out of cash NCPRA https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/who-benefits-when-massive-ai-data-centers-come-to-town 2026-10-29T11:44:48-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T11:41:59-04:00 Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town? Fresh Air https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/greetings-from-baghdad-where-agatha-christies-old-home-presents-its-own-mystery 2026-10-29T11:56:21-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T10:52:11-04:00 Greetings from Baghdad, where Agatha Christie's old home presents its own mystery NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/china-elevates-a-military-general-to-the-politburo-and-seeks-to-strengthen-party-discipline 2026-10-29T12:27:31-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T11:53:46-04:00 China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/us-and-japan-agree-to-establish-a-japanese-facility-for-joint-missile-production 2026-10-29T12:27:45-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T11:58:27-04:00 US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/fishing-is-a-key-issue-in-alaskas-tight-u-s-senate-race 2026-10-29T13:22:42-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T13:21:58-04:00 Fishing is a key issue in Alaska's tight U.S. Senate race All Things Considered https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/what-does-a-soil-and-water-supervisor-do-after-storms-fred-and-helene-more-than-you-might-think 2026-10-29T13:34:53-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T13:34:51-04:00 What does a soil and water supervisor do? After storms Fred and Helene, more than you might think NCPRA, 2026 midterm elections, Bill Yarborough, Haywood county soil and water conservation district, Hurricane Helene NC, NC Department of Agriculture, NC soil and water conservation district, Tropical storm Fred, Western North Carolina, Western North Carolina agriculture https://www.whqr.org/national/2026-10-29/even-birds-get-jet-lagged-study-shows 2026-10-29T14:23:59-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T14:00:00-04:00 Even birds get jet lagged, study shows NPR News https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-29/foreign-actors-have-meddled-in-u-s-elections-before-what-are-the-risks-this-year 2026-10-29T14:46:42-04:00 WHQR eng 2026-10-29T12:01:58-04:00 Foreign actors have meddled in U.S. elections before. What are the risks this year? 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