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Joplin Tornado Anniversary and USS Ford Homecoming
On the 15th anniversary of a deadly tornado, Joplin, Missouri, continues to thrive with ongoing community service. Meanwhile, the USS Ford returned home after a year-long deployment, marking a significant milestone for its crew.
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NPR
Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers studying human behavior catastrophes can bring out compassion in surprising ways.
2026-05-23 09:00 UTC
NPR
The USS Ford came home to a hero's welcome. Sailors had been away from home for nearly a year, through two conflicts, a fire and problems with the sewage system.
2026-05-23 09:00 UTC