Bill Chappell
Stories
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National
Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others
For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.
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National
What happens after a wildfire destroys your home? A survivor has tips
"What the hell just happened to my future?" — that's the immediate thought for many people when they learn a fire has destroyed their home, says consumer advocate Annie Barbour.
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Environment
What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
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Politics
What's next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
"We're in a unique situation in Canadian politics," Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, tells NPR. Voters need to replace a lame-duck leader — and cope with threats from Trump.
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Climate
2 deaths are reported as uncontrolled wildfires ravage Southern California
Two people have died in the Eaton fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated; more than 1,000 structures have burned.
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Politics
Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister.
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Science
A sea turtle plagued by 'bubble butt' condition is helped by a 3D printer
"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.
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Food
Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation
The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death.
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National
American Airlines lifts ground stop that froze Christmas Eve travelers
American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve as a "technical issue" forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its operations.
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National
FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know
The U.S. believes hackers affiliated with China's government are infiltrating telecoms and stealing users' data. The FBI has urged people to use end-to-end encryption to keep their info safe.
