U.S. Schools Brace For An Influx Of Students From Puerto Rico
With schools in Puerto Rico shut down, school districts on the U.S. mainland are getting ready to help relocate students displaced by Hurricane Maria.
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Government Considering Lifting Shipping Restrictions To Puerto Rico
The Jones Act restricts shipping of goods between U.S. coasts to American ships. But the island, a U.S. territory, is struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria and needs more supplies.
Trump Stands By NFL Comments, Insists He Wasn't Distracted From Hurricane Relief
President Trump defended his administration's response to hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and said he was not preoccupied by his public feud with NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
At A Gas Station With No Gas, Puerto Ricans Settle In For An Interminable Wait
Gas is scarce in Puerto Rico. East of San Juan, a station is due to receive fuel — but no one knows when the tanker will show up. Some people are angry. Others are playing dominoes.
Puerto Rico Struggles To Deliver Aid To Millions Of Stricken Americans
President Trump says he'll visit the island next week, planning a Tuesday trip to survey the damage in an area he says was "literally destroyed."
Visitors Abandon Vacations As Maria Approaches Carolinas
Thousands of visitors abandoned their vacation plans and left North Carolina's Outer Banks ahead of Hurricane Maria as it moved northward in the Atlantic.
'You Have To Try': Puerto Ricans, Without Power, Find Ways Forward
Hurricane Maria knocked out power across the entire island, and many areas lack running water. Doing laundry, turning on the lights, eating dinner: Everyday life has become a constant challenge.
Cut Off From The World, Puerto Ricans Search For A Ghost Of A Signal
On a major expressway in the north of the island, drivers chase after elusive cell service. Some have managed to make calls to the mainland — though not always to relatives elsewhere on the island.
'Imminent' Dam Failure Threatens Thousands In Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service warned locals to evacuate, but with most communications down, it remained unclear how many would heed the alerts.
Puerto Rico Update: How One NGO Is Helping The Island Rebuild After Hurricane Maria
Michael Fernandez, executive director of CARAS, a nonprofit based in Puerto Rico, speaks with NPR's Scott Simon from the island, where he's aiding in the disaster recovery efforts.