U.S. Aid Flight Reaches Cyclone-Torn Myanmar

by Doualy Xaykaothao, NPR

A U.S. cargo plane carrying water, mosquito netting and blankets lands in Yangon, Myanmar — nine days after a devastating cyclone struck. Two more shipments are scheduled for Tuesday. The toll from the storm has been put at nearly 29,000, with an equal number missing.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, May 12, 2008