The city of Atlanta has temporarily closed three of its more than 30 fire stations because of truck breakdowns and a shortage of firefighters.

The bipartisan infrastructure law granted federal firefighters a big pay bump. Amid a looming government shutdown, that wage increase will expire, leaving first responders unsure about their income.

The smoke was coming from inside the fire station. Firefighters in suburban Atlanta returned from a call Sunday to find their own breakfast was in flames.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the displays of unity and diversity following the Sept. 11 attacks.

NPR's Scott Simon recounts how two seemingly different news stories share a common theme of hope.