Nashville Begins Tearing Down Some Homes To Prevent Future Flooding
Nashville, Tenn., has found a way to make sure some homes never flood again. It's tearing them down.
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100+ Roads Closed. 50,000+ Displaced. Houston Still Has A Long Way To Go
Money for Hurricane Harvey recovery may be on the fast track, but that doesn't mean the rebuilding of Houston and other areas hammered by the storm will go quickly or smoothly.
Houston's Undocumented Residents Left Destitute And Fearful In Harvey's Wake
Many of the 600,000 immigrants in Houston without legal status don't qualify for federal assistance and are scared to ask for help.
Navy Officials Examine Training Procedures After Ship Accidents
The Navy's Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, R.I., is the premier training facility for surface warship officers. In the past decade, junior officers have spent greatly reduced time there.
Betsy DeVos Signals A Pullback On Campus Sex Misconduct Enforcement
In a speech at George Mason University, the Education Secretary emphasized due process for the accused.
States Sue To Block DACA Termination, Citing Trump's 'Racial Animus'
State attorneys general also argue that the Trump administration's decision to phase out the Obama-era program violates due process rights of the immigrants by failing to protect their personal data.
Why Do Parrots (And People) Eat Clay?
Several species of parrots in Southeastern Peru regularly gather at a cliff face in the Amazon basin to eat clay. So do other animals, including humans.
6.7 Miles From The 21st Century: Remembering The Historic Sperry Chalet
The chalet fell to the Sprague Fire at Glacier National Park last week. NPR's Marc Silver remembers a strenuous, hours-long climb with his family to reach the building.
Ex-Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Recommended For Parole
It's the 21st time that she has appeared before a parole board and the second time commissioners found her suitable for release. California Gov. Jerry Brown reversed another panel's ruling last year.
Opioid Crisis Looms Over Job Market, Worrying Employers And Economists
Companies across the U.S. say it's getting harder to find applicants and keep workers once they've been hired. Economists from the Federal Reserve to Wall Street say opioid addiction may be a factor.