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3G is getting phased out. It could leave low-income and older Americans behind

Government regulators are warning that if people don't upgrade in time, they won't be able to call 911 or use other emergency services.

N.C. Rep. Zack Hawkins, D-Durham, center, was joined by fellow legislators and advocates for a news conference seeking funding for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

NC lawmakers seek help for nearly 18,000 on a healthcare wait list

A program called the Innovations Waiver provides a range of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program helps pay for things like in-home caregivers and service dogs.

Officials with the North Carolina Forest Service said a fire near Hubert that began Tuesday afternoon is now 50 acres in size and 60% contained.

50-acre fire burning in the woods near Hubert

Onslow County Emergency Services and several local fire departments responded to the large fire burning in the woods in the Crown Point area, and are working in coordination with NC Forestry's planes and plows.

ENC animal shelter under precautionary quarantine after three cases of canine parvovirus

Animal Services Director Kimmie Mitchell emphasized that while the facility is in quarantine, this is not an outbreak and many dogs on-site remain healthy and available for foster or adoption.

Rural Airports Face Budget Cuts

The Bush administration proposes slashing $63 million in federal subsidies that help maintain air service to rural communities. The subsidy was due to expire 15 years ago, but powerful supporters in Congress have kept it alive. NPR's Howard Berkes reports.

A member of the Secret Service walks the perimeter of the North Lawn of the White House in Washington last March. On Friday night, an intruder entered the White House grounds while the president was home.

Intruder Arrested After Entering White House Grounds

The Secret Service says a man carrying two cans of Mace scaled the White House fence. President Trump, who was in the White House at the time, called the intruder "a troubled person."

People walk through debris at Salmonberry Dry Storage in Port Orchard, Wash., where a rare tornado touched down Tuesday.

Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths

The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.

During a January 2016 blockade in Paris, taxi drivers complained of unfair, less-regulated competition from services such as Uber. The EU's top court ruled Tuesday that France can bring criminal charges against Uber for organizing ride networks.

France Can Bring Criminal Charges Against Uber, Judges Rule

The decision is a setback for the ride-hailing company which has been in a battle internationally with taxi companies. Regular cab firms say Uber gets a regulatory free ride that they don't enjoy.

Terry Gross

Combine an intelligent interviewer with a roster of guests that, according to the Chicago Tribune, would be prized by any talk-show host, and you're bound to get an interesting conversation. Fresh Air interviews, though, are in a category by themselves, distinguished by the unique approach of host and executive producer Terry Gross. "A remarkable blend of empathy and warmth, genuine curiosity and sharp intelligence," says the San Francisco Chronicle.

Shalanda Young testifies during a hearing in March to examine her nomination to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. She has been serving as acting director for the past eight months and will stay on as director if the Senate confirms her nomination.

Biden nominates 2 women of color to lead the OMB

If confirmed, Shalanda Young will be the first Black female director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. Nani Coloretti would serve as its deputy director.

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