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NPR's Scott Simon asks Todd Terrell of the volunteer rescue group the Cajun Navy about his group's response to Tropical Storm Florence.

The storm made landfall Sunday evening in southern China, boasting heavy rains and 100 mph winds. The storm left dozens dead in the Philippines and more than 100 injured in Hong Kong.

New Bern, N.C., is dealing with flooding and clean-up from Hurricane Florence. Many homes and businesses have no power, but one business is open: a favorite local restaurant, and people are flocking in.

Super Typhoon Mangkhut brought its deadly winds and rain to the Philippines before heading back out to sea toward Hong Kong.

Senators from both parties called for a delay shortly after The Washington Post published a story naming the woman who says that Kavanaugh tried to sexually assault her when they were both teenagers.

As FEMA responds to Florence, Administrator Brock Long allegedly faces an internal investigation. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post reporter William Wan about the investigation.

Despite improved safety standards over the years, more than 230,000 children under 15 months old were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to infant walkers from 1990 through 2014.

Republicans overwhelmingly believe elections are fair, but non-white voters, women and Democrats are much more skeptical. Nonwhite voters also experience longer lines than white voters.

There is no evidence Russia, or any other country, has attempted to change vote tallies in an American election. Still, a sizable chunk of the American public thinks it's possible.

Thousands have been displaced by the effects of Hurricane Florence. They have taken shelter in facilities around the state. Schools, armories and community centers are now lined with cots.