All Things Considered
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Puerto Rico cleans up after storm Ernesto knocked out power for 700,000+ customers
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Rico is cleaning up after Tropical Storm Ernesto dropped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of the island. Crews are working to restore power to more than 700,000 customers left in the dark.
Judge May Not Cut Amish Hair-Shearing Culprits A Break
by David Barnett
Prosecutors are calling for lengthy sentences, describing the group's hair shearing of fellow Amish as terrorist acts. The defense is asking for leniency, saying no serious physical harm was done. But legal experts predict it won't be a soft sentencing.
S&P Lawsuit Puts Ratings Firms Back In The Spotlight
by Jim Zarroli
The Justice Department says it could seek more than $5 billion in damages from the nation's biggest credit ratings company. Critics of the agencies say the firms have for decades built their business on revenue from the Wall Street firms they are rating, instead of being a resource for investors.
For The First Time In Decades, Iran's President Visits Egypt
by Leila Fadel
The hostility between Iran and Egypt dates to the 1970s, and the Muslim nations remain wary of one another. However, tensions have thawed in recent months.