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Veteran Sebastian Gallegos was sent home from Afghanistan with a purple heart but says members of his unit have remained in the country.

Former Vice President Al Gore speaks on the opening night of the 2004 Democratic Convention, four years after his run against President Bush. Gore urged Democrats to remember the power of the ballot in the close 2000 election. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Reported cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina increased 50% this week compared to the previous week.

Sour cherries are one of summer's great delights. They will be ripe and ready in just a few weeks. But unless you live in Michigan, where most are grown, they're hard to locate. One place you can certainly track them down is The Cherry Hut in Beulah, Mich.

The White House announces that it is embracing dozens of recommendations from a presidential commission on intelligence and weapons of mass destruction. The approval comes after a three-month review of 74 specific changes in U.S. intelligence-gathering.

A photographic exhibit on display in Tel Aviv depicts what life is like for Israeli troops in the divided West Bank city of Hebron. The soldiers behind the exhibit hope the raw look at the military's behavior will shake up complacency among the Israeli public. NPR's Julie McCarthy reports.

The art installation — "zero star hotel" — is meant to keep you tossing and turning, and inspire you to take action. There are no walls, ceiling or doors to provide any privacy or shelter.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore expects to experience major to moderate oceanside flooding, ocean overwash on some beaches and roads, soundside flooding, gusty winds and dangerous rip currents today through Wednesday.

The fire in Tyrrell County was estimated to be 45% contained Monday afternoon, but officials said smoke impacts are expected to continue in the surrounding areas.

Monday storm damage in Bertie County was caused by a tornado. Meanwhile, straight-line winds brought down power lines in Greenville during Wednesday’s storms.