Irma's Winds And Florida's Infrastructure
The National Hurricane Center says Irma's winds are the strongest ever recorded in an Atlantic hurricane. We look at what damage those winds can do.
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Miami Braces For Hurricane Irma
People in Miami are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma this weekend. We look at how people there are getting ready.
The Appeal Of Florida, Land Of Storms
Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Grunwald, Politico Magazine writer and author of The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise, about why people want to live in Florida.
With An Eye On the House, Democrats Turn To Veterans For 2018 Races
The new effort is designed to puncture Republicans' hold on the so-called guns-and-guts vote, while also appealing to voters' apparent desire for political outsiders.
Taliban Attacks U.S. Afghan Base In Response To Leaflets
Earlier this week, the U.S. Army dropped leaflets in Afghanistan with images that offended many Muslims in the country, and the Taliban responded with an attack on an American air base.
Gas In The Tank, Cafecito In Hand: Floridians Prepare For Irma
Gas stations were packed and long lines for water and plywood formed as residents made preparations for the storm to strike the Florida coast.
Governors Sound Off On How To Fix Health Insurance
Senators holding hearings this week are looking for quick tweaks that will stabilize the insurance markets and make policies cheaper. Some governors want more federal money and more flexibility.
Appeals Court Rejects Family Limits In Trump Travel Ban
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the administration was too strict in its list of relatives of citizens and legal residents who are allowed to enter the U.S. from six mainly Muslim countries
Hackers Accessed The Personal Data Of 143 Million People, Equifax Says
The international credit reporting agency says a cybersecurity breach exposed Americans' personal information — including Social Security numbers and addresses — for a span of about two months.
Tell Us Your Irma Story
NPR has reporters in Florida and the Caribbean following as Hurricane Irma spins toward the mainland. But our reporters can't be everywhere. That's where you come in.