Meet the man who protects snowy owls that migrate to Boston's Logan Airport
Every year, snowy owls fly from the Arctic to Boston's Logan Airport to find food. One man catches them and releases them far away to keep the owls and passengers safe.
Texas Ranchers Scramble To Get Cattle Out Of Flooded Areas
Ranchers in Southeast Texas could face big losses because of this week's unprecedented flooding. In some cases, ranchers are riding horses through stomach-deep water to herd cattle to higher ground.
Louisiana's Governor Warns Residents To Brace For Harvey
The governor of Louisiana is telling people to prepare for more rain and winds from tropical storm Harvey. Some neighborhoods in Lake Charles, Louisiana, are already flooded.
Harvey's After-Effects Continue To Pelt Texas And Take Aim At Louisiana
Floodwaters in Houston are chest deep in some areas. The federal government has assigned almost 8,500 workers to assist with rescue and relief efforts throughout Texas and Louisiana.
News Brief: More Rain Forecast For Texas, North Korea Launches Missile
As rescue efforts continue in flood-stricken Texas, President Trump gets ready to travel there. And, North Korea conducts a missile launch over Japan, further ratcheting up tensions in the region.
'Airistotle' Repeats As World Air Guitar Champion
The 2017 world air guitar finals were held last week in Finland. Matt Burns, who picked "Airistotle" as his nom de rock, won again this year. He was the 2016 champion.
U.S. Corporations Join The Effort To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Private-sector firms are pitching in to help Harvey victims. Walmart and its foundation pledged at least $1 million to the Red Cross and other relief agencies. The Home Depot Foundation did the same.
Houston's 'Matress Mack' Opens His Doors To House Flood Victims
Residents of Houston, Texas, are banding together to help flood evacuees. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has turned his two furniture stores into temporary shelters.
Attempts To Address Rape In Congo Produced Unintended Consequences
Western countries have attempted to address the crisis of rape in Congo. Women feel there's only one story that aid workers want to hear from them. This story comes from our podcast Rough Translation.
Houstonians Continue To File In To Shelters
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says 5,500 people are in shelters. Host Rachel Martin talks to Rachel Osier Lindley, an editor for the Texas Station Collaborative, about the conditions in the city.
Many Gulf State Lawmakers Have Worried About Storms Like Harvey
Rachel Martin talks to Republican Rep. Pete Olson of Texas about the impact of Harvey and disaster preparedness in the state. Texans have experienced heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes.
In Some Areas Of Texas, It's 'Water As Far As The Eye Can See'
Rescue efforts have been underway throughout southeastern Texas as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pour down rain on this area. Many remain stranded in their homes awaiting help.