Frank Vincent, Actor Who Portrayed Dapper Mobsters, Dies
With his strong chin, manicured hair and steely glare, Vincent could bring an air of menace to almost any atmosphere.
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Trump Visits Southwestern Florida Amid Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts
As President Trump visits hard-hit southwestern Florida, initial assessments of the federal government's response to the disaster are positive.
St. Thomas Residents Begin To Rebuild After Irma Destroyed The Island
Hurricane Irma destroyed much of the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas. Those who remain on the island are trying to figure out how to clean up and rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.
Chinese Construction Company Inks Deal To Build Trump Golf Course In Dubai
A Chinese state-owned construction company has been awarded a contract to work on the Trump golf course in Dubai. The contract was confirmed despite assurances from President Trump that he would not engage in foreign deals while he is in the White House.
'It Was Terribly Hot Like Hell': Daughter Of Patient On Florida Nursing Home That Lost Power
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Eli Pina, whose mother lived at the Hollywood Hills rehab facility in Florida that lost power in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Her mother was evacuated to a nearby hospital on Wednesday.
Florida Authorities Continue Probe Into Nursing Home Where Patients Died
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sheri Fink, a health correspondent for The New York Times, about the latest in the investigation of the Florida nursing home where patients died due to loss of air conditioning after Hurricane Irma.
Deal Or No Deal? Confusion Swirls Over Trump's Supposed DACA Deal With Democrats
President Trump and Democratic leaders in Congress say they have reached an agreement to make DACA protections permanent, along with border security. The details of the plan are still to be negotiated, but Republicans are caught off guard.
Conservatives Express Outrage Over Trump's Reported DACA Deal With Democrats
There is anger among conservatives over reports of a deal between the president and Democratic leaders that would allow DACA recipients — brought into the U.S. illegally as children — to stay in the county and avoid deportation. Critics call it amnesty, and they are especially upset that the agreement that would also enhance border security, does not include building the border wall.
After More Than 20 Years, Newark, N.J., Regains Control Of Public Schools
The public school system in Newark, N.J., will be returned to local control for the first time in more than 20 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who attended and taught in Newark Public Schools for years.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Responds To Equifax Hack
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the recent Equifax hack that leaked personal information of 143 million consumers.